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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue: The View from the Top.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which country had a satellite that was a threat against U.S. surface vessels?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) Soviets.
(d) Iran.

2. When did the Concord first fly?
(a) 5 years after the Blackbird.
(b) 4 years after the Blackbird.
(c) 9 years after the Blackbird.
(d) 7 years after the Blackbird.

3. Where in Europe were the U-2s to fly from?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Britain.
(d) Spain.

4. By the time Skunk Works had created design A-11, how much were they able to reduce the radar cross section of what became the Blackbird?
(a) 90 percent.
(b) 75 percent.
(c) 70 percent.
(d) 80 percent.

5. How much did it cost to build each U-2?
(a) $1 million.
(b) $7 million.
(c) $9 million.
(d) $5 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ordered production of the hydrogen fueled plane?

2. How long did it take from start to finish for a new airplane to become operational on a flight line?

3. What was the cost for a stealth SWATH boat?

4. How much faster was the Blackbird than the Concorde?

5. How did Rich's wife Faye die?

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