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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, The Long Goodbye.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which branch of the armed forces did Rich's patent benefit?
(a) Army.
(b) Marines.
(c) Navy.
(d) Air Force.

2. In May 1962, how long did it take for a Blackbird to fly from Edwards Air Force Base outside Los Angeles to Orlando, Florida?
(a) 3 hours and 6 mintues.
(b) 2 hours and 17 minutes.
(c) 4 hours and 53 minutes.
(d) 1 hour and 28 minutes.

3. What foreign object was left inside the fuel tank of an Electra plane that forced the plane to land early?
(a) A hard hat.
(b) A tool box.
(c) A wrench.
(d) A vacuum cleaner.

4. How many SWATH boats did Rich project would be needed to protect the entire U.S. Navy carrier fleet?
(a) 21.
(b) 23.
(c) 16.
(d) 18.

5. How long did it take from start to finish for a new airplane to become operational on a flight line?
(a) About 10 years.
(b) 9 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) As long as 12 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what base did Blackbirds fly to photograph North Vietnam?

2. What did the thirty-eight foot model of the Hopeless Diamond compare to in size when it showed up on radar during tests for the Air Force?

3. Which country had a satellite that was a threat against U.S. surface vessels?

4. What vehicle passed too closely to a truck carrying the Blackbird?

5. What was the F-117A nicknamed?

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