View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Cold Facts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of joints are sealed at the Morton Thiokol factory?
(a) Energy joints.
(b) Link joints.
(c) Field joints.
(d) Factory joints.

2. Richard was so sensitive about being a sissy that it even bothered him to buy what snacks from the market?
(a) Toasted Dainties and Lady Fingers.
(b) Bon-Bons and Lady Fingers.
(c) Peppermint Patties and Toasted Dainties.
(d) Pink cupcakes and Peppermint Patties.

3. In what year did the space shuttle accident occur?
(a) 1981.
(b) 1984.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1986.

4. Richard decided to attend a new shrine dedication; what were the kids doing during the ceremony?
(a) Running up and down the steps.
(b) Saying silent prayers.
(c) Listening and taking notes.
(d) Singing a soft song.

5. What was the temperature the morning of the launch of the Challenger shuttle?
(a) 35 degrees.
(b) 53 degrees.
(c) 19 degrees.
(d) 29 degrees.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Getting Ahead, Richard was returning from Brazil by what?

2. When Arlene was in the hospital in Albuquerque, why did she have a little charcoal broiler in her room?

3. What was Richard's immediate reaction when he found out where the investigation of the shuttle accident was going to be?

4. Where did Richard hear the investigation of the shuttle accident would be?

5. When Richard visited a shrine with an enclave behind it, what ddid the Shinto priest do for him while they were having tea?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 277 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample