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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. How many different missile systems did the Russian deploy to defend their cities and strategic interests?
(a) 15.
(b) 9.
(c) 12.
(d) 7.

2. When did Rich take charge of the Skunk Works?
(a) January 17, 1975.
(b) December 18, 1974.
(c) February 12, 1975.
(d) November 12, 1974.

3. How many new workers were added at Skunk Works by Rich's third anniversary since taking over from Johnson?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 500.
(c) 1,200.
(d) 750.

4. What were the Soviet bombers nicknamed that Khrushchev had overfly the May Day parade in 1954?
(a) Bison.
(b) Trojan.
(c) Pegasus.
(d) Workhorse.

5. How old was Francis Powers when he flew the U-2 that crashed in Russia?
(a) 27.
(b) 36.
(c) 34.
(d) 29.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many F-117As were hit when they flew over Iraq?

2. Which branch of the armed forces did Rich's patent benefit?

3. How many years did Marty Knutson fly the U-2?

4. In the 1950s, how frequently was Lockheed producing a new airplane?

5. How old was Rich when he first worked for Johnson?

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