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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. What are the pilots known by at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base?
(a) Their nickname.
(b) Their call sign.
(c) Their number.
(d) Their given name.

2. Based on the magazine article that is run on Glenn, Grissom, and Shepard, what do these three become known as?
(a) The Chosen.
(b) The First Three.
(c) The Lucky Ones.
(d) The Golden Boys.

3. What is the subject of the first press conference question?
(a) Their fears of space travel.
(b) The astronauts' previous flying experience.
(c) Background information on where each of the astronauts grew up.
(d) The reactions of the astronauts' wives and children.

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

5. Which of the astronauts commands the most star power?
(a) Alan Shepard.
(b) John Glenn.
(c) Deke Slayton.
(d) Scott Carpenter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Gordon Cooper's and Deke Slayton's roles during the launch?

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

3. What do the engineers see as the most difficult, challenging, and pioneering part of the project?

4. Which chimpanzee is chosen to go into space?

5. Who runs the Fly Inn near Muroc Field?

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