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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, "The Unscrewable Pooch".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the astronauts is selected for the first Mercury flight?
(a) Alan Shepard.
(b) Wally Schirra.
(c) Gus Grissom.
(d) John Glenn.

2. The launch was originally scheduled for May 2nd, but has to be delayed. What delays the launch?
(a) Communication problems.
(b) Fuel problems.
(c) Rocket problems.
(d) Weather problems.

3. What does Gus want Betty to remember when she flies down to the Cape?
(a) His dress whites.
(b) His favorite candy--Snickers.
(c) His laundry.
(d) His flight uniform.

4. What is the most difficult routine in military flying?
(a) Carrier landings.
(b) Formation flying.
(c) Instrument-only flying.
(d) All-weather flying.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are wives notified if their husband is injured or killed during a test flight?

2. Why does Shepard see the Earth through the periscope in black and white?

3. The first flight into space will turn one of the seven astronauts into what?

4. Which magazine buys the exclusive rights to the astronauts' personal stories for $500,000?

5. By the end of the chapter, which one of the seven is beginning to assume the natural leadership role?

(see the answer key)

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