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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How much money did Northrop lose on the F-20 twin engine fighter?

4. Which two groups agreed to purchase the drone?

5. What did it cost Northrop to build the B-2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was the drone built at Skunk Works?

2. What type of problems might be encountered if the A-12 was made from titanium?

3. Why was the stealth project photographer getting fuzzy pictures of the stealth airplane model?

4. Why did Johnson believe the drones failed over China?

5. What were the tiny black dots that appeared on Blackbird windshields after a flight?

6. How did Rich believe large, expensive airplanes would be built in the future?

7. Why did Johnson call the F-111 a national scandal?

8. What was done to win over the community of Susanville when they continually experienced the affects of sonic booms?

9. Why was the Blackbird's safety record so amazing?

10. What shattered Dick Bissell's career?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the initial reactions to the Hopeless Diamond at Skunk Works.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the dangers and problems involved in building a hydrogen-fueled airplane and why Johnson had to cancel the project.

Essay Topic 3

A U-2 piloted by Francis Gary Powers was shot down by the Soviets. Discuss the mission, what went wrong, and the reactions to the failed mission.

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