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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As she waits for her husband to be launched into space, what is Louise Shepard doing?
(a) Being a proper hostess for the people gathered in her house to watch the launch.
(b) Watching television like everyone else.
(c) Hiding in her back bedroom in tears.
(d) Giving an interview to the reporters from Life magazine.

2. Why is Deke Slayton grounded?
(a) Attitude problems.
(b) A minor heart defect.
(c) Failing eyesight.
(d) Poor hearing.

3. When accompanying Glenn on his travels, what does Pete Conrad find himself doing?
(a) Carrying Glenn's luggage.
(b) Answering Glenn's fan mail.
(c) Driving Glenn's car.
(d) Helping Glenn prepare for his next flight.

4. Who is in charge of crew selection?
(a) John Kennedy.
(b) John Glenn.
(c) James Webb.
(d) Deke Slayton.

5. Why are the Edward's pilots miffed by NASA's treatment of Grissom after the mistake in the capsule?
(a) NASA provides extensive interview opportunities to Grissom.
(b) NASA sends Grissom to the White House.
(c) NASA gives Grissom a $20,000 bonus.
(d) NASA doesn't punish Grissom.

6. What is given to Shepard by President Kennedy?
(a) The Purple Heart.
(b) The Ace Award.
(c) The Medal of Honor.
(d) The Distinguished Service Medal.

7. When the chimpanzee's rocket is launched, the rocket climbs at a slight higher angle that it is supposed to climb. What is the result?
(a) The higher angles causes such an increase in g forces that the chimpanzee does not survive.
(b) The capsule experiences more friction than expected and burns up on re-entry.
(c) The capsule splashes down 132 miles away from the intended splash area.
(d) The rocket self-corrects and re-establishes the proper climbing angle.

8. The first "manned" space flight by Russia does not have a man aboard. What living thing do the Russians send into space?
(a) A hamster.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cat.
(d) A chimpanzee.

9. What plane is being developed for the ARPS?
(a) B-1.
(b) X-15C.
(c) NF-104.
(d) X-20.

10. When the capsule splashes down and Shepard is detaching all of the hoses so that he can leave the capsule, what sound does he hear?
(a) Water seeping into the capsule.
(b) The President's voice.
(c) Electrical circuits popping.
(d) Cheers over his radio.

11. How many orbits does Cooper complete?
(a) 12.
(b) 7.
(c) 34.
(d) 22.

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

13. At the end of the book, what major political change occurs?
(a) The Korean Conflict ends.
(b) The Vietnam War begins.
(c) The US and the Soviets stop competing in space.
(d) Iraq acquires nuclear capabilities.

14. What does the Air Force award to their pilots who fly at altitudes over fifty miles?
(a) A Medal of Honor.
(b) Air Force Astronaut Wings.
(c) A Distinguished Service Award.
(d) A Courageous Accomplishment Medal.

15. What is the new moon program called?
(a) Project B.
(b) Apollo.
(c) Luna.
(d) Mercury 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What kind of rocket launches the first Mercury capsule?

4. What is the name of the first Russian cosmonaut?

5. What does Kennedy insist on as NASA's next focus?

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