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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "Yeager".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Complete this flying theorem: "There are no accidents and no fatal flaws in the machines..."
(a) there are, however, dumb mistakes.
(b) there are only pilots with the wrong stuff.
(c) if you follow the manuals, you will be fine.
(d) just untimely tragedies.

2. Why is Pete Conrad transferred to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland?
(a) Because he requested a post involving less danger.
(b) Because he has to prepare for combat missions in Korea.
(c) Because he is entering the Navy's test-pilot school.
(d) Because he is promoted to Lieutenant.

3. Why are the wives calling each other at the beginning of the story?
(a) They are angry over a new testing policy for the pilots.
(b) They are planning a surprise party for the pilots.
(c) They are trying to figure out who's husband was killed.
(d) They are sharing news of a new baby.

4. Why should Yeager be grounded and not allowed to fly the test flight to break the sound barrier on October 14th?
(a) He has the flu.
(b) He has been out drinking the night before.
(c) He has two broken ribs.
(d) His wife is having a baby.

5. In what year does the story begin?
(a) 1948.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1955.
(d) 1960.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who originally pilots the X-1 aircraft?

2. Who runs the Fly Inn near Muroc Field?

3. Muroc Army Air Base is renamed in 1948. What is its new name?

4. Who is known as the "king of the test fighter pilots"?

5. When a pilot is in the air and looking down at the ground, what does he most often feel?

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