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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. By the end of the chapter, which one of the seven is beginning to assume the natural leadership role?
(a) Gordon Cooper.
(b) Alan Shepard.
(c) Jim Lovell.
(d) John Glenn.

2. Complete this flying theorem: "There are no accidents and no fatal flaws in the machines..."
(a) just untimely tragedies.
(b) there are, however, dumb mistakes.
(c) there are only pilots with the wrong stuff.
(d) if you follow the manuals, you will be fine.

3. Which pilot waxes philosophical when asked at the press conference about family and religion (much to the surprise and astonishment of the other pilots)?
(a) John Glenn.
(b) Gus Grissom.
(c) Alan Shepard.
(d) Deke Slayton.

4. Who is James Webb?
(a) The veterinarian called in to dismantle the chimpanzee colony.
(b) The medical officer with the authority to ground Shepard if it becomes medically necessary.
(c) The new flight control commander appointed by NASA.
(d) The new administrator of NASA appointed by the Kennedy administration.

5. On what day does Shepard's Mercury capsule launch?
(a) May 10.
(b) May 12.
(c) May 5.
(d) May 25.

Short Answer Questions

1. What recent invention makes Program Mercury possible at all?

2. What is the inscription found on the blackboard in the Astronaut Office?

3. What is Gus afraid of as he tries to swim to the helicopter's horse collar?

4. What is housed at the Holloman Air Force Base?

5. In the wake of the successful Mercury flight, even Shorty Powers becomes famous. Who is Shorty Powers?

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