1. What temperature did the Thiokol engineers tell NASA the shuttle shouldn't fly below?
(a) 92 degrees.
(b) 35 degrees.
(c) 53 degrees.
(d) 29 degrees.

2. Who accompanied Richard on his trip to Kyoto?
(a) Gweneth.
(b) Nobody.
(c) His daughter, Michelle.
(d) His son, Carl.

3. Richard states that he joined a specific group because Arlene had joined that group. What kind of group was it?
(a) A math group.
(b) A speech group.
(c) An art group.
(d) A ballet group.

4. Why did Richard feel uncomfortable accepting the invitation of the university to come and visit?
(a) Because he had turned them down so many times.
(b) Because he had no paper to give.
(c) Because he didn't like to travel.
(d) Because he had never been there before.

5. Richard stated that when he was a kid growing up in Far Rockaway, he and his friend, Bernie, both had what in their homes?
(a) Educated fathers.
(b) Televisions.
(c) Central heat.
(d) Labs.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Richard was practicing the "art" of kissing with a girl at a party, there was excitement and people start saying that someone is coming. Who were they talking about?

2. The head of NASA had worked at the Hughes Aircraft Company where Richard had given lectures on which day of the week?

3. What type of joints are sealed at the Morton Thiokol factory?

4. In what color did Richard see the letter X in his mind?

5. After Richard got off the red-eye flight to Washington, what hotel did he check in to?

(see the answer key)

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