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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 astronaut takes Slayton's place for the next flight?
(a) Scott Carpenter.
(b) Gordon Cooper.
(c) Alan Shepard.
(d) Wally Schirra.

2. How long is the second Russian cosmonaut in space for?
(a) 4 hours .
(b) 1 day.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 10 hours.

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

4. Why do the astronauts move to Houston?
(a) Cape Canaveral is no longer big enough for their program.
(b) Houston has better weather.
(c) Houston provides better launch windows.
(d) NASA is building a Manned Spacecraft Center.

5. What does Gus want Betty to remember when she flies down to the Cape?
(a) His dress whites.
(b) His favorite candy--Snickers.
(c) His flight uniform.
(d) His laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is John Glenn's greatest ally in the debate over how the astronauts should conduct themselves?

2. After countless delays and several launch attempts, on what day is the manned flight finally launched?

3. What does Kennedy insist on as NASA's next focus?

4. What do Cape Canaveral and its surroundings remind the pilots of?

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

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