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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. How was Johnson injured when he was in a nearly fatal car wreck in 1955?
(a) A shattered knee cap.
(b) Four broken ribs.
(c) Broken hip.
(d) Broken collarbone.

2. How much faster was the Blackbird than the Concorde?
(a) 30 percent.
(b) 10 percent.
(c) 40 percent.
(d) 20 percent.

3. How many years was Powers sentenced to hard labor by the Soviets?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 7 years.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was the contract to build the stealth fighters signed?

3. How much fuel did the Blackbird carry?

4. How did Rich's wife Faye die?

5. During a typical three-to-five hour training exercise, how many sunrises might a Blackbird pilot witness?

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