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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 is the concern that controllers have when preparing to bring Glenn back in through the atmosphere?
(a) That the capsule will overshoot the planned splash zone.
(b) That the heat shields are loose.
(c) That the blood pressure monitor is malfunctioning.
(d) That the parachute will not deploy.

2. From the pilots' point of view, what is the only thing lacking during their astronaut training?
(a) Resources being funneled to the program.
(b) Flying time.
(c) The pioneer spirit.
(d) The intense and constant media scrutiny.

3. 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.

4. Why do the volunteers report to Lovelace?
(a) For psychological testing.
(b) For flight training.
(c) To observe rocket testing.
(d) For medical testing.

5. After countless delays and several launch attempts, on what day is the manned flight finally launched?
(a) February 20, 1962.
(b) January 23, 1062.
(c) January 1, 1963.
(d) April 1, 1962.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most difficult routine in military flying?

2. During the launch itself, how much fuel is being consumed by the rockets each second?

3. When do the pilots wear their bridge coats?

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

5. On John Glenn's 40th birthday, who comes to Glenn's birthday dinner?

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