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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Richard got off the red-eye flight to Washington, what hotel did he check in to?
(a) The L'Enfant Plaza Hotel.
(b) The Holiday Inn.
(c) The Hay Adams Hotel.
(d) The Harrington Hotel.

2. Who served as vice-chairman on the investigation committee to the Challenger accident?
(a) Richard, himself.
(b) Neil Armstrong.
(c) William Rogers.
(d) Sally Ride.

3. When the solid-fuel rockets separate from the shuttle, where do they fall?
(a) Into the sea.
(b) Into the atmosphere and then they disintegrate.
(c) They float into space.
(d) On barren land.

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

5. In what color did Richard see the letter X in his mind?
(a) Dark brown.
(b) Emerald green.
(c) Burning orange.
(d) Midnight black.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of I Just Shook His Hand, what university does Richard mention that had wanted him to come speak for years?

2. After the ceremony at the shrine dedication, Richard was introduced to whom?

3. 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?

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

5. What is the name of the shuttle that Richard discusses in Part 2 of the book?

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