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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Silver Bullet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of missiles did the Marines have in August 1979?
(a) Stinger.
(b) Patriot.
(c) Hawk.
(d) Chaparral.

2. When was the contract to build the stealth fighters signed?
(a) November 1, 1978.
(b) January 15, 1978.
(c) July 13, 1978.
(d) March 10, 1978.

3. How old was Rich when he took charge of the Skunk Works?
(a) 45.
(b) 54.
(c) 50.
(d) 49.

4. When did retired Skunk Works' director Kelly Johnson join Lockheed?
(a) 1935.
(b) 1933.
(c) 1941.
(d) 1943.

5. What size wooden model was tested of the Hopeless Diamond?
(a) 12 ft.
(b) 7 ft.
(c) 10 ft.
(d) 5 ft.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what war did the Arabs use Soviet SAM-5s, defensive surface-to-air missiles?

2. What type of a deadline was Skunk Works given to test-fly the first stealth fighter?

3. Who conducted tests in 1976 to determine if the claims Rich made about Have Blue were true?

4. When did Rich take charge of the Skunk Works?

5. How many different missile systems did the Russian deploy to defend their cities and strategic interests?

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