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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. As a result of his record-setting flight, where does Bob White show up?
(a) At the celebratory party at Pancho's.
(b) At Langley Air Force Base.
(c) On the cover of Life magazine.
(d) On the cover of Newsweek magazine.

2. Which pilot marches into General Schwichenberg's office, throws an enema bag on his desk, and refuses to give himself any more enemas?
(a) Wally Schirra.
(b) Jim Lovell.
(c) Pete Conrad.
(d) Alan Shepard.

3. What is Chuck Yeager's signature flying move?
(a) A slow roll, sixty feet off the deck.
(b) Pulling out of a steep dive just before crashing.
(c) Shooting straight up before leveling off.
(d) He has no signature move.

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

5. 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 physical fitness.
(c) Their piloting skills.
(d) Their superior adaptability.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does NASA hire to be the astronauts' press representative?

2. What does the author compare the career path of a fighter pilot to?

3. In the eyes of the engineers, what are the astronauts?

4. Why should Yeager be grounded and not allowed to fly the test flight to break the sound barrier on October 14th?

5. While not logging any flying time comes to bother all seven of the astronauts, which is the astronaut who finally voices their complaint?

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