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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. 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) Gordon Cooper.
(c) John Glenn.
(d) Deke Slayton.

2. What does the author liken the deck of a carrier to?
(a) A skillet.
(b) An ice rink.
(c) A highway.
(d) A thimble.

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

4. Who is known as the "king of the test fighter pilots"?
(a) Pete Conrad.
(b) Chuck Yeager.
(c) Jim Lovell.
(d) Gus Grissom.

5. How many fighter jocks volunteer for the top-secret civilian program?
(a) 37.
(b) 29.
(c) 56.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the nickname given to Project Mercury by the top pilots at the base?

4. Why are the wives calling each other at the beginning of the story?

5. When Chuck Yeager is interviewed by reporters in Phoenix, what do the reporters want to know about?

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