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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, "The Operational Stuff".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Chris Kraft furious with the astronaut?
(a) The astronaut conducted too many experiments.
(b) The astronaut's parade was longer than Glenn's parade.
(c) The astronaut broke the capsule's hatch.
(d) The astronaut ignores all the fuel warnings during the flight.

2. During the launch itself, how much fuel is being consumed by the rockets each second?
(a) 56,000 gallons.
(b) 1 ton.
(c) 2 1/2 tons.
(d) 1000 pounds.

3. What kind of rocket launches the first Mercury capsule?
(a) Redstone rocket.
(b) Atlas rocket.
(c) X-21 rocket.
(d) Canaveral rocket.

4. Why do the astronauts spend so much time in the procedures trainer?
(a) They are being photographed as part of the Life story.
(b) They are required to stay in the trainer until they successfully complete all of the tasks.
(c) They simulate various flight scenarios and what to do in the case of emergency.
(d) They are just passing time until they can be cleared for take off.

5. What happens when the second Mercury flight splashes down?
(a) The spotters cannot find the capsule.
(b) The capsule begins to sink.
(c) The capsule lands upside down.
(d) The helicopter cannot hook on to the capsule.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the astronauts arrive in Houston, they are told that there will be a "little" cocktail party for them. Where is the cocktail party held?

2. What is the top speed attained during the October 14th flight?

3. What does "pushing the outside of the envelope" refer to?

4. When Chuck Yeager is interviewed by reporters in Phoenix, what do the reporters want to know about?

5. While NASA is introducing and promoting Project Mercury, what is the Air Force trying to promote?

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