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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. Who is the biggest practical joker among the volunteers?
(a) Gus Grissom.
(b) Wally Schirra.
(c) Pete Conrad.
(d) Alan Shepard.

2. 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) John Glenn.
(b) Deke Slayton.
(c) Scott Carpenter.
(d) Gordon Cooper.

3. What is Gus Grissom awarded for his actions during combat in Korea?
(a) The Superior Aviator Award.
(b) The Ace Award.
(c) The Purple Heart.
(d) The Distinguished Flying Cross.

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

5. Where are the new astronauts stationed?
(a) Langley Air Force Base.
(b) Cape Canaveral.
(c) Edwards Air Force Base.
(d) Kennedy Space Center.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of the first press conference question?

2. What are the pilots known by at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?

3. Why is Pete Conrad transferred to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Maryland?

4. What is Jim Lovell's nickname?

5. Why do fighter pilots have an intense dislike for flight surgeons?

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