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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, how much cheaper was coal than gasoline, for the same energy?
(a) 20 times.
(b) 30 times.
(c) 25 times.
(d) 15 times.

2. What was the blast radius of the M83 bombs carried by the B-52s?
(a) 2 miles.
(b) 8 miles.
(c) 5 miles.
(d) 4 miles.

3. How many tons of gasoline mixed with air and detonated from a parachute, release the energy of over 100 tons of TNT?
(a) 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

4. When did the United States place an embargo on Japanese oil imports after they invaded China?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1940.
(d) 1938.

5. When was the last date that anthrax letters were sent in 2001?
(a) November 16.
(b) December 3.
(c) September 28.
(d) October 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much more energy is typically released by a nuclear chain reaction than an equal weight of TNT?

2. How much did the small nuclear weapon the Davy Crockett weigh?

3. When did North Korea have a nuclear weapon test in Chapter 1?

4. What size blade could a knife have before 9/11 to be carried on board a plane?

5. What percent of the energy of gasoline is carried by the best rechargeable batteries?

(see the answer key)

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