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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Fantastic Figures.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Fantastic Figures, what was the name of the Thiokol manager who testified at a meeting of the commission?
(a) Mr. Hollings.
(b) Mr. Lund.
(c) Mr. Rogers.
(d) Mr. Robinson.

2. What was the name of Richard's dog?
(a) Charley.
(b) Spit-Spot.
(c) Kiwi.
(d) August.

3. Who was the head of the investigation commission of the Challenger accident?
(a) Al Hibbs.
(b) Dick Davies.
(c) William Graham.
(d) William P. Rogers.

4. When the rabbi asked Richard, "if it is so traumatic for you, why do you come to Sunday school?" What did Richard say?
(a) "Because I want to please God."
(b) "Because religion is still a part of me."
(c) "Because I'm lost."
(d) "Because my parents make me."

5. What is the name of Richard's sister's son that he mentions in Check Six?
(a) Hardy.
(b) Jeffery.
(c) Wayne.
(d) Chuck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lingo did Mr. Fichtel say was used when all the conditions are satisfied and "we're ready to move to the next phase of the operation"?

2. What type of joints are made at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida?

3. After Richard noticed the tree frog in the garden, he also noted a snake of what color?

4. When Richard wanted to stay at a small inn in Iseokitsu but was discouraged by his host and by the innkeeper, Richard asked what the trouble was. What did the innkeeper tell the host the trouble is?

5. What was the name of Richard's cousin whom he says educated him about the press?

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