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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) Wally Schirra.
(b) Gus Grissom.
(c) Alan Shepard.
(d) John Glenn.

2. What is the pervading feeling as the launch approaches?
(a) The Russians already beat us. Why bother?
(b) This time it will work.
(c) Our boys always botch it.
(d) We can do this.

3. When Gus Grissom's wife gives birth to their first child, where is Gus?
(a) On a top-secret mission.
(b) On base, completing his flight training.
(c) Fighting overseas in Korea.
(d) In the delivery room.

4. What do the engineers see as the most difficult, challenging, and pioneering part of the project?
(a) The courage necessary to fly in the capsule.
(b) The flying capsule.
(c) The flight itself.
(d) The technology.

5. Who is the only Marine in the group of seven astronauts?
(a) Alan Shepard.
(b) Pete Conrad.
(c) John Glenn.
(d) Gus Grissom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The launch was originally scheduled for May 2nd, but has to be delayed. What delays the launch?

3. What happens when the second Mercury flight splashes down?

4. What is Chuck Yeager's signature flying move?

5. What kind of rocket launches the first Mercury capsule?

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