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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Getting Off the Ground.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Defense Department reveal the F-117A?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1983.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1981.

2. What did the thirty-eight foot model of the Hopeless Diamond compare to in size when it showed up on radar during tests for the Air Force?
(a) A golf ball.
(b) A small cat.
(c) A bumblebee.
(d) A volleyball.

3. How many of the 43 bridges spanning the Tigris-Euphrates River did the F-117A knock out?
(a) 41.
(b) 34.
(c) 27.
(d) 39.

4. Where did Northrop and Skunk Works test their stealth designs?
(a) Arizona.
(b) California.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Nevada.

5. What was Al Whitley's rank in the Air Force at the time he was chosen to fly the first F-117A?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Lieutenant colonel.
(c) Major.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the 1960s, where were increasing numbers of Soviet Bear bombers flying to?

2. When did Johnson want Rich to research liquid hydrogen?

3. In May 1962, how long did it take for a Blackbird to fly from Edwards Air Force Base outside Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida?

4. Who ordered production of the hydrogen fueled plane?

5. What was the target date for the completion of Have Blue?

(see the answer key)

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