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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. Which of the astronauts rises early each morning to do his roadwork where everyone can see him?
(a) John Glenn.
(b) Gus Grissom.
(c) Wally Schirra.
(d) Deke Slayton.

2. When the men return from their trip to the White House, what question is on the mind of each of their wives?
(a) Is President Kennedy as dreamy as he looks on television?
(b) How is the White House decorated?
(c) What is Jackie like?
(d) What did the White House serve for dinner?

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

4. Which of the astronauts is actually an atheist (although he told the press that he had previously "attended" a Christian Science church with his wife)?
(a) Alan Shepard.
(b) Scott Carpenter.
(c) John Glenn.
(d) Gus Grissom.

5. What is the most difficult routine in military flying?
(a) All-weather flying.
(b) Carrier landings.
(c) Formation flying.
(d) Instrument-only flying.

Short Answer Questions

1. From the pilots' point of view, what is the only thing lacking during their astronaut training?

2. What is the Navy-calculated probability that a career Navy pilot will die in an aircraft accident?

3. Which astronaut is scheduled for the next space flight?

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

5. As she waits for her husband to be launched into space, what is Louise Shepard doing?

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