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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, The Two-Billion-Dollar Bomber.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of missiles did the Marines have in August 1979?
(a) Patriot.
(b) Stinger.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Chaparral.

2. In the 1960s, where were increasing numbers of Soviet Bear bombers flying to?
(a) Cuba.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) South America.
(d) China.

3. What new speed record did the Blackbird establish in 1965?
(a) 1,972 mph.
(b) 2,312 mph.
(c) 2,070 mph.
(d) 1,810 mph.

4. Where did Northrop and Skunk Works test their stealth designs?
(a) Nevada.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) California.
(d) Arizona.

5. How many SWATH boats did Rich project would be needed to protect the entire U.S. Navy carrier fleet?
(a) 23.
(b) 21.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. How large of a crew was needed to operate the stealth ship?

2. What did it cost Northrop to build the B-2?

3. When did Johnson want Rich to research liquid hydrogen?

4. How was Johnson injured when he was in a nearly fatal car wreck in 1955?

5. When did the Defense Department reveal the F-117A?

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