View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Chris Kraft furious with the astronaut?
(a) The astronaut ignores all the fuel warnings during the flight.
(b) The astronaut conducted too many experiments.
(c) The astronaut's parade was longer than Glenn's parade.
(d) The astronaut broke the capsule's hatch.

2. Which astronaut is scheduled for the next space flight?
(a) Alan Shepard.
(b) John Glenn.
(c) Deke Slayton.
(d) Gus Grissom.

3. How many days before the planned Mercury launch do the Russians put a man into space?
(a) 2.
(b) 15.
(c) 7.
(d) 20.

4. Why is Alan Shepard grounded?
(a) He experiences inner ear problems.
(b) He fails a drug test.
(c) He falls short of the required flight qualification hours.
(d) He experiences heart palpitations.

5. On the space flight, what becomes a major issue for the astronaut?
(a) Low fuel levels.
(b) Fly-by-wire operations.
(c) Too many experiments.
(d) Loose heat shields.

6. How many pilots are selected to comprise the second group of astronauts for the new moon program?
(a) 15.
(b) 4.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

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

8. What do the pilots at Edwards finally expect the public to realize based on the chimpanzee's successful flight?
(a) That only a real, trained pilot is capable of flying the Mercury capsule.
(b) That any trained animal can pilot the capsule and that the pilots at Edwards are the real pilots.
(c) That the dream of space travel is finally a reality.
(d) That the ape is being considered for a medal of courage.

9. After being grounded, what is Deke Slayton's new role in NASA?
(a) Divison Head - Test Flight.
(b) Coordinator of Astronaut Activities.
(c) Head of Operations.
(d) Communications Coordinator.

10. What is President Kennedy obsessed with?
(a) Dismantling Project Mercury.
(b) Promoting his space advisor to NASA's head.
(c) Catching up with the Russians in the space race.
(d) Defeating the Cubans.

11. As he sits in the capsule waiting to be launched into space, what is Shepard most afraid of?
(a) Urinating in his pressurized suit.
(b) Blowing up on the launch pad.
(c) Screwing something up.
(d) Being crushed by the g forces.

12. Why does Joe Walker decide not to apply for the astronaut-training program?
(a) He likes being an instructor.
(b) He is afraid of being turned down.
(c) He is medically grounded.
(d) He is 42.

13. What kind of rocket launches the first Mercury capsule?
(a) Atlas rocket.
(b) X-21 rocket.
(c) Redstone rocket.
(d) Canaveral rocket.

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

15. What is the AWC?
(a) Astronaut Wives Club.
(b) Amazing Women Club.
(c) All Weather Club.
(d) Astronaut Waiting Club.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in charge of crew selection?

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

3. As part of the Air Force's astronaut training program, what do the astronaut trainees attend in Washington?

4. How long is the launch delayed?

5. Which chimpanzee is chosen to go into space?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 498 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample