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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "On the Balcony".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the book begins, where is the Naval Air Station that Pete Conrad is stationed at?
(a) Nevada.
(b) California.
(c) Texas.
(d) Florida.

2. What is focused on as being the pilots' best qualification for their selection to the Project Mercury astronaut program at the press conference?
(a) Their extraordinary combat accomplishments.
(b) Their piloting skills.
(c) Their physical fitness.
(d) Their superior adaptability.

3. Muroc Army Air Base is renamed in 1948. What is its new name?
(a) Edwards Air Force Base.
(b) Kennedy Army Air Base.
(c) George Air Force Base.
(d) Cape Canaveral.

4. Which of the astronauts had separated from his wife, but reconciles with her after the psychological interviews at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base because he thinks it will improve his chances for astronaut selection?
(a) Scott Carpenter.
(b) John Glenn.
(c) Gordon Cooper.
(d) Deke Slayton.

5. Which of the astronauts' wives has been previously divorced--a matter of public record that is not reported in the Life article?
(a) Gus Grissom.
(b) Deke Slayton.
(c) Wally Schirra.
(d) Gordon Cooper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the top speed attained during the October 14th flight?

2. When Pete receives his top-secret orders, what is the project he is being asked to volunteer for?

3. What is the nightmare that Jane Conrad has repeatedly?

4. From the original volunteers for the program, how many are finally accepted as astronauts?

5. How much time passes after the press conference before the astronauts are though of as national heroes?

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