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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. What does the author liken the deck of a carrier to?
(a) A thimble.
(b) A highway.
(c) A skillet.
(d) An ice rink.

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) What is Jackie like?
(c) How is the White House decorated?
(d) What did the White House serve for dinner?

3. Who runs the Fly Inn near Muroc Field?
(a) Pancho Barnes.
(b) Marcus Graves.
(c) John Louis.
(d) Amelia Earhart.

4. What political action occurs between the Soviet's launch of their cosmonaut and the scheduled launch of Shepard?
(a) The assassination of President Kennedy.
(b) The dismantling of Project Mercury.
(c) The X-16 disaster.
(d) The Bay of Pigs.

5. How many kills does Yeager have by the end of World War II?
(a) 5 1/2.
(b) 21.
(c) 13 1/2.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Gus Grissom's wife gives birth to their first child, where is Gus?

3. In the wake of the successful Mercury flight, even Shorty Powers becomes famous. Who is Shorty Powers?

4. What is the nickname given to Pete's flight test class?

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

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