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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Cal's dad respond to the atmosphere of the welcome party when he walks in, in Chapter 9?
(a) He starts laughing.
(b) He tears up.
(c) He scoffs.
(d) He turns pale.

2. What did Leon have a budding career in before he was forced to relocate for his mother's job?
(a) Gymnastics.
(b) Directing.
(c) Journalism.
(d) Acting.

3. Who was the first African American female astronaut?
(a) Mae Carol Jemison.
(b) Grace Tucker.
(c) Amanda Rosenstein.
(d) Kiara Samuel.

4. For what commercial airline has Cal's father been working as a pilot?
(a) Pan-Am.
(b) Delta.
(c) American Airlines.
(d) Southwest Airlines.

5. Who lets Leon and Cal try out the space simulator in Chapter 11?
(a) Carmela.
(b) Byron.
(c) Stephanie.
(d) Andrea.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did NASA pick its first astronauts for the Orpheus mission, according to Cal in Chapter 2?

2. Who is Orpheus's father in mythology?

3. What is Todd Collins's position at NASA said to be in Chapter 9?

4. What train does Cal exit in Times Square in Chapter 1?

5. What does Cal say to Leon in the end of Chapter 13 (131)?

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