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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Swatting at Mosquitoes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Al Whitley's rank in the Air Force at the time he was chosen to fly the first F-117A?
(a) Lieutenant colonel.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Major.
(d) Captain.

2. What would be the equivalent radar signature of the Hopeless Diamond?
(a) T-38 trainer.
(b) D-21 drone.
(c) Piper Cub.
(d) An eagle's eyeball.

3. What did McDonnell Douglas begin building at the same time that Skunk Works was building the stealth fighter?
(a) F-18s.
(b) F-16s.
(c) F-15s.
(d) F-14s.

4. When did Rich take charge of the Skunk Works?
(a) January 17, 1975.
(b) November 12, 1974.
(c) December 18, 1974.
(d) February 12, 1975.

5. What size wooden model was tested of the Hopeless Diamond?
(a) 12 ft.
(b) 10 ft.
(c) 7 ft.
(d) 5 ft.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the temperature at 8 a.m. on an August day in 1979?

2. How long did it take Skunk Works to build their stealth fighters?

3. How long was test pilot Bob Riedenauer laid up after the first F-117A was taken up for a test flight, and there were problems with the plane?

4. When did retired Skunk Works' director Kelly Johnson join Lockheed?

5. When did Johnson start the Skunk Works?

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