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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Fantastic Figures.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many solid-fuel rockets help boost the shuttle for a few minutes before they separate from the shuttle?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

3. While Richard watched the dedication ceremony of a shrine, who tapped him on the shoulder?
(a) A small boy.
(b) The head priest.
(c) Their host.
(d) His wife.

4. What did Richard invite his first date to do with him?
(a) Go to the movies.
(b) Go to a dance.
(c) Go to a play.
(d) Go out to eat at a fancy restaurant.

5. Who headed the pre-launch activities group of the commission?
(a) Dr. Ride.
(b) Mr. Rogers.
(c) Mr. Sutter.
(d) Mr. Acheson.

Short Answer Questions

1. A lady across the street from the inn in Iseokitsu gave Richard what?

2. The first time Richard ever said anything to the most popular girl at school was where?

3. What was the name of the seals expert who talked to Richard?

4. When Richard wanted to stay at a small inn in Iseokitsu but was discouraged by his host and by the innkeeper, Richard asked what the trouble was. What did the innkeeper tell the host the trouble is?

5. Richard received a letter from a feminist group after a few of his lectures were published. What was Richard's short reply to this letter?

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