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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. On the space flight, what becomes a major issue for the astronaut?
(a) Low fuel levels.
(b) Too many experiments.
(c) Loose heat shields.
(d) Fly-by-wire operations.

2. Who is John Glenn's greatest ally in the debate over how the astronauts should conduct themselves?
(a) Gordon Cooper.
(b) Gus Grissom.
(c) Deke Slayton.
(d) Scott Carpenter.

3. At the insistence of the astronauts, what feature is finally designed into the capsule?
(a) A window.
(b) A homing device.
(c) A lavatory.
(d) A mayday beacon.

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

5. Which magazine buys the exclusive rights to the astronauts' personal stories for $500,000?
(a) Time.
(b) Aviation Week & Space Technology.
(c) Newsweek.
(d) Life.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a result of his record-setting flight, where does Bob White show up?

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

3. What do the Project Mercury engineers think will be an easy task?

4. Who is Bob White?

5. How many fighter jocks volunteer for the top-secret civilian program?

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