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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. For how many years did the Taiwanese squadron fly U-2s over Red China?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 14 years.
(d) 7 years.

2. How many engines did the B-70 have?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

3. How many F-117As were hit when they flew over Iraq?
(a) None.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

4. Where was Johnson hurt in a nearly fatal car wreck in 1955?
(a) Glendale.
(b) Burbank.
(c) Encino.
(d) Van Nuys.

5. How much did it cost to build each U-2?
(a) $9 million.
(b) $5 million.
(c) $7 million.
(d) $1 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bomber was the United States using to counter the Soviet heavy bombers?

2. When did the CIA turn over its remaining U2 aircraft to the Air Force?

3. How long was test pilot Bob Riedenauer laid up after the first F-117A was taken up for a test flight, and there were problems with the plane?

4. How many hours could the U-2 fly without refueling?

5. How many missiles did Hussein have in and around Baghdad?

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