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

2. How close was the hydrogen complex to the Municipal Airport's in-bound runway?
(a) Less than 1,000 yards.
(b) 1,500 yards.
(c) Less than 500 yards.
(d) 2,000 yards.

3. How long did it take Skunk Works to build their stealth fighters?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 9 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 7 years.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bombs did the F-117As use in Baghdad?

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

3. How was Johnson injured when he was in a nearly fatal car wreck in 1955?

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

5. When was Powers released from the Soviet Union?

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