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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Blowing Up Burbank.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How close was the hydrogen complex to the Municipal Airport's in-bound runway?
(a) 2,000 yards.
(b) Less than 500 yards.
(c) 1,500 yards.
(d) Less than 1,000 yards.

2. How far could the F-117 stealth fighter fly without refueling?
(a) 900 miles.
(b) 1500 miles.
(c) 750 miles.
(d) 1200 miles.

3. How many years did the U-2 fly over the Soviet Union?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. Who owned the test track where a model of the Hopeless Diamond was tested?
(a) McDonnell Douglas.
(b) Northrup.
(c) Boeing.
(d) Raytheon.

5. When was the best time for a test pilot to take off?
(a) 2 hours after sunup.
(b) Just after sunup.
(c) 2 hours before sunset.
(d) Just before sunset.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Rich take charge of the Skunk Works?

2. What did the Soviets build that was hydrogen fueled?

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

4. When was the F-117A first used in combat?

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

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