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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Meet the Press; Afterthoughts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the former director of NASA who was removed from his job pending an investigation?
(a) General Kutyna.
(b) William Rogers.
(c) Mr. Beggs.
(d) William Graham.

2. Richard talks about "contemporaries" of his that he hung out with. He mentions that Robert Stapler was what type of person?
(a) Literary type.
(b) Math type.
(c) Sports type.
(d) Scientific type.

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

4. Richard tells a story of his little boy saying that he could no longer say a particular word because his "word bag" had run out of that word. What word was it?
(a) Cow.
(b) Cat.
(c) Monkey.
(d) Lion.

5. Richard states that when he saw equations in his mind, he saw the letters in color. In what color did he see the letter N?
(a) Fire engine red.
(b) Violet-bluish.
(c) Vibrant yellow.
(d) Light pink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Richard say Arlene played beautifully?

2. How long were the puffs of smoke that were pictured coming out of the shuttle while it was still on the launch pad?

3. The temperature was measured in the air, the rocket, the ground, the ice, and even a puddle of slush with what in it?

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

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

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