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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The China Syndrome.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the most sensitive project begun that Rich worked on during his years at Skunk Works?
(a) 1960.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1963.
(d) 1961.

2. From what base did Blackbirds fly to photograph North Vietnam?
(a) Okinawa.
(b) Korea.
(c) Australia.
(d) Taiwan.

3. In Chapter 2, what type of a work week did the senior aerodynamicists, thermodynamicists, propulsion specialists, stress and structures, and weight engineers work to meet a deadline?
(a) 10-hour days, 6 days a week.
(b) 14-hour days, 7 days a week.
(c) 12-hour days, 5 days a week.
(d) 11-hour days, 7 days a week.

4. What was the Taiwanese U-2 squadron nicknamed?
(a) Black Knights.
(b) Ninja.
(c) Black Cats.
(d) Dark Fighters.

5. Where was Rich's mother born and raised?
(a) Japan.
(b) Australia.
(c) Egypt.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did it cost to build each U-2?

2. Which branch of the armed forces did Rich's patent benefit?

3. For whom was the test site built where the Have Blue was tested?

4. How old was Francis Powers when he flew the U-2 that crashed in Russia?

5. Who was a test pilot for the U-2?

(see the answer key)

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