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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, The Ship That Never Was.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How large of a crew was needed to operate the stealth ship?
(a) 4 men.
(b) 7 men.
(c) 5 men.
(d) 8 men.

2. How much fuel did the Blackbird consume in an hour?
(a) 7,500 gallons.
(b) About 5,000 gallons.
(c) About 8,000 gallons.
(d) 3,000 gallons.

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

4. What was the name of the stealth ship?
(a) Black Night.
(b) Mystic Wind.
(c) Sea Stealth.
(d) Sea Shadow.

5. During what war did the P-80 win its first all-jet dogfight?
(a) World War II.
(b) Vietnam War.
(c) Desert Storm.
(d) Korean War.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Skunk Works pay an hour to use wind tunnels for testing?

2. At what temperature did aluminum lose its strength?

3. How much fuel did the Blackbird carry?

4. Who did Rich put in charge of building a model stealth ship at Skunk Works?

5. How tall was the mountain near the test site for the model stealth ship?

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