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

2. When did Rich first work for Johnson?
(a) November 1954.
(b) January 1955.
(c) March 1955.
(d) December 1954.

3. When was the Skunk Works headquarters built?
(a) 1948.
(b) 1937.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1962.

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

5. What size wooden model was tested of the Hopeless Diamond?
(a) 7 ft.
(b) 5 ft.
(c) 10 ft.
(d) 12 ft.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the first mission to send drones over Lop Nor?

2. What was the code name for the hydrogen fueled plane?

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

4. Where did the CIA purchase titanium?

5. How much did Johnson have to borrow to cover U-2 production costs when the government was late making payments?

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