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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. How long did it take Skunk Works to build their stealth fighters?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 8 years.

2. How long did it take from start to finish for a new airplane to become operational on a flight line?
(a) As long as 12 years.
(b) About 10 years.
(c) 9 years.
(d) 15 years.

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

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

5. How old was Rich when he took charge of the Skunk Works?
(a) 50.
(b) 45.
(c) 49.
(d) 54.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of a deadline was Skunk Works given to test-fly the first stealth fighter?

2. What size wooden model was tested of the Hopeless Diamond?

3. How many years passed before Al Whitley could explain to his wife and kids the meaning of a plaque Rich had given him after he first flew the F-117A?

4. How big was Building 82 where the first of the two Have Blue prototypes were built?

5. Compared to Have Blue, what was the radar signature of other fighters?

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