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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The China Syndrome.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what altitude did Skunk Works hope the U-2 would be able to fly?
(a) 60,000 ft.
(b) 70,000 ft.
(c) 75,000 ft.
(d) 65,000 ft.

2. How many missiles did Hussein have in and around Baghdad?
(a) 14,000.
(b) 21,000.
(c) 16,000.
(d) 19,000.

3. Where did Northrop and Skunk Works test their stealth designs?
(a) Arizona.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Nevada.
(d) California.

4. Who ordered production of the hydrogen fueled plane?
(a) Army.
(b) Navy.
(c) CIA.
(d) Air Force.

5. What bomber was the United States using to counter the Soviet heavy bombers?
(a) XB-59.
(b) YB-60.
(c) B-47.
(d) B-52.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom was the test site built where the Have Blue was tested?

2. How old was Rich when he took charge of the Skunk Works?

3. How many of the 43 bridges spanning the Tigris-Euphrates River did the F-117A knock out?

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

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

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