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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, The Two-Billion-Dollar Bomber.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in Europe were the U-2s to fly from?
(a) Britain.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Germany.

2. Where did Powers' fateful flight originate?
(a) Germany.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Pakistan.
(d) Iraq.

3. What was the name of the phony engineering company set up to receive CIA payments?
(a) C&J Engineering.
(b) J&R Engineering.
(c) M&U Engineering.
(d) L&R Engineering.

4. What did the Soviets build that was hydrogen fueled?
(a) A reconnaissance plane.
(b) Sputnik 1.
(c) A new bomber.
(d) A satellite.

5. In May 1962, how long did it take for a Blackbird to fly from Edwards Air Force Base outside Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida?
(a) 2 hours and 17 minutes.
(b) 3 hours and 6 mintues.
(c) 1 hour and 28 minutes.
(d) 4 hours and 53 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Johnson have to borrow to cover U-2 production costs when the government was late making payments?

2. How much did it cost to build each U-2?

3. How much fuel did the Blackbird carry?

4. What was the cost for a stealth SWATH boat?

5. Where was Johnson hurt in a nearly fatal car wreck in 1955?

(see the answer key)

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