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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does NASA hire to be the astronauts' press representative?
(a) Leo DeOrsey.
(b) Betty Grissom.
(c) John Mortey.
(d) Alfred Godfrey.

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

3. Which of the astronauts place a sign inside the capsule reading "No handball playing in this area" to help keep Shepard relaxed and loose?
(a) John Glenn.
(b) Gordon Cooper.
(c) Deke Slayton.
(d) Gus Grissom.

4. Muroc Army Air Base is renamed in 1948. What is its new name?
(a) George Air Force Base.
(b) Cape Canaveral.
(c) Kennedy Army Air Base.
(d) Edwards Air Force Base.

5. What happens in Washington at about the same time as Yeager is taxiing down the runway for his test flight?
(a) President Kennedy is assassinated.
(b) Congress slashes NASA's budget in half.
(c) Vice President Johnson declares the Mercury program to be a complete success.
(d) The Secretary of Defense announces that the X-20 program is being cancelled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the top speed attained during the October 14th flight?

2. While NASA is introducing and promoting Project Mercury, what is the Air Force trying to promote?

3. What is the concern that controllers have when preparing to bring Glenn back in through the atmosphere?

4. What feature makes Pete Conrad different from a lot of other pilots?

5. What is the name Yeager gives to his plane?

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