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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. Who was the CIA agent in charge of overseeing the U-2 called at Skunk Works?
(a) Mr. B.
(b) Mr. J.
(c) Mr. X.
(d) Mr. C.

2. What new speed record did the Blackbird establish in 1965?
(a) 2,070 mph.
(b) 1,810 mph.
(c) 2,312 mph.
(d) 1,972 mph.

3. What did the CIA nickname the Blackbird project?
(a) Phoenix.
(b) Snake.
(c) Oxcart.
(d) Falcon.

4. How much weight did paint add to the Blackbird?
(a) 75 pounds.
(b) At least 50 pounds.
(c) At least 100 pounds.
(d) 150 pounds.

5. How much did Johnson have to borrow to cover U-2 production costs when the government was late making payments?
(a) $3 million.
(b) $915,000.
(c) $2 million.
(d) $750,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owned the test track where a model of the Hopeless Diamond was tested?

2. What did McDonnell Douglas begin building at the same time that Skunk Works was building the stealth fighter?

3. Where was Lop Nor located?

4. When did Johnson want Rich to research liquid hydrogen?

5. How far did it take to make a tight turn in a Blackbird?

(see the answer key)

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