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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The Ship That Never Was.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which country had a satellite that was a threat against U.S. surface vessels?
(a) Soviets.
(b) Iran.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Pakistan.

2. Where did Rich get his undergraduate degree?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Berkley.
(c) MIT.
(d) Yale.

3. In the 1950s, how frequently was Lockheed producing a new airplane?
(a) About every three years.
(b) Every two years.
(c) Every five years.
(d) About every six years.

4. Which branch of the armed forces did Rich's patent benefit?
(a) Air Force.
(b) Army.
(c) Marines.
(d) Navy.

5. Which of Johnson's operational rules at Skunk Works said it was better to starve than to do business with the Navy?
(a) Number 7.
(b) Number 9.
(c) Number 15.
(d) Number 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much weight did paint add to the Blackbird?

2. When did Rich first work for Johnson?

3. How old was Rich when the Blackbird was designed?

4. How much did Skunk Works pay an hour to use wind tunnels for testing?

5. Who was Britain engaged in hostilities against in 1982?

(see the answer key)

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