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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. While NASA is introducing and promoting Project Mercury, what is the Air Force trying to promote?
(a) Chuck Yeager's breaking of the sound barrier.
(b) The superior hand-to-hand fighting skills of the pilots.
(c) Their new recruiting practices.
(d) The high number of kills in the Korean conflict.

2. From the pilots' point of view, what is the only thing lacking during their astronaut training?
(a) The intense and constant media scrutiny.
(b) The pioneer spirit.
(c) Resources being funneled to the program.
(d) Flying time.

3. How much is NASA's press representative paid per year?
(a) $37,500.
(b) $125,000.
(c) $0.
(d) $50,000.

4. Which of the astronauts commands the most star power?
(a) Scott Carpenter.
(b) Deke Slayton.
(c) Alan Shepard.
(d) John Glenn.

5. Why do the volunteers report to Lovelace?
(a) To observe rocket testing.
(b) For medical testing.
(c) For flight training.
(d) For psychological testing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many fighter jocks volunteer for the top-secret civilian program?

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

4. Which pilot marches into General Schwichenberg's office, throws an enema bag on his desk, and refuses to give himself any more enemas?

5. What is the most difficult routine in military flying?

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