1. Based on the magazine article that is run on Glenn, Grissom, and Shepard, what do these three become known as?
(a) The Chosen.
(b) The First Three.
(c) The Golden Boys.
(d) The Lucky Ones.

2. When the astronauts arrive in Houston, they are told that there will be a "little" cocktail party for them. Where is the cocktail party held?
(a) The Exxon Oil Refinery.
(b) The Astrodome.
(c) The Houston Space Center.
(d) The Houston Coliseum.

3. Where are the new astronauts stationed?
(a) Cape Canaveral.
(b) Edwards Air Force Base.
(c) Langley Air Force Base.
(d) Kennedy Space Center.

4. Why do fighter pilots have an intense dislike for flight surgeons?
(a) They would rather be flying than in a waiting room.
(b) They don't have good insurance.
(c) They hate needles.
(d) They don't want to be grounded for medical reasons.

5. In the wake of the successful Mercury flight, even Shorty Powers becomes famous. Who is Shorty Powers?
(a) The head engineer.
(b) The Life magazine reporter.
(c) The head of NASA.
(d) The voice of Mercury control.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which pilot waxes philosophical when asked at the press conference about family and religion (much to the surprise and astonishment of the other pilots)?

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

3. Scott Carpenter is the only astronaut who has a touch of what in him?

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

5. How long is the launch delayed?

(see the answer key)

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