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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Blowing Up Burbank.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who owned the test track where a model of the Hopeless Diamond was tested?
(a) McDonnell Douglas.
(b) Northrup.
(c) Raytheon.
(d) Boeing.

2. Where was Rich born and raised?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Puerto Rico.
(d) Philippines.

3. Where was Rich's mother born and raised?
(a) France.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Japan.
(d) Australia.

4. How old was Rich when he first worked for Johnson?
(a) 31.
(b) 27.
(c) 29.
(d) 34.

5. What was the code name for the hydrogen fueled plane?
(a) Suntan.
(b) Stratosphere.
(c) Aerie.
(d) Eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How close was the hydrogen complex to the Municipal Airport's in-bound runway?

2. Where in Europe were the U-2s to fly from?

3. In what building was Skunk Works housed when Rich first went to work there?

4. Who was the U-2 built for?

5. How many new workers were added at Skunk Works by Rich's third anniversary since taking over from Johnson?

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