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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, The Long Goodbye.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did the drone weigh that Skunk Works designed?
(a) 15,000 pounds.
(b) 17,000 pounds.
(c) 7,500 pounds.
(d) 8,000 pounds.

2. When was the first mission to send drones over Lop Nor?
(a) November 9, 1969.
(b) September 12, 1968.
(c) October 11, 1967.
(d) February 5, 1970.

3. How many hours could the U-2 fly without refueling?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 11.
(d) 9.

4. How many engines did the B-70 have?
(a) 6.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

5. How many Patriot missiles could be loaded on the SWATH boat?
(a) 37.
(b) 64.
(c) 53.
(d) 48.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Johnson die?

2. Where were two factory workers killed because of an unstart?

3. How much did it cost to build the facility where the U-2 was tested?

4. What was the Taiwanese U-2 squadron nicknamed?

5. How many new workers were added at Skunk Works by Rich's third anniversary since taking over from Johnson?

(see the answer key)

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