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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. How far was the shrine from the inn where Richard stayed in Iseokitsu?
(a) About two miles.
(b) About one mile.
(c) About half a mile.
(d) About five miles.

2. Richard tells a story about an old friend in Los Alamos calling him to tell him some sad news. The sad news was that who had died?
(a) William.
(b) Arlene.
(c) Shirley.
(d) Herman.

3. Where did General Kutyna invite Richard to come on a Wednesday when the commission had nothing to do?
(a) The Capitol building.
(b) The CIA.
(c) The Pentagon.
(d) The White House.

4. Who was in charge of the mission planning and operations group?
(a) Mr. Sutter.
(b) General Kutyna.
(c) Dr. Ride.
(d) Mr. Rogers.

5. What color was the sports car that was waiting for Richard outside the goodbye dinner?
(a) Red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the man who took the temperature readings the morning of the launch?

2. Who was the leader of the accident analysis group of the commission?

3. When Richard's father showed him a photo of the pope, what did he tell Richard is the difference between the pope and the people that are bowing before him?

4. Who were the two beautiful blondes who were inside the sports car waiting outside the goodbye dinner?

5. How many solid-fuel rockets help boost the shuttle for a few minutes before they separate from the shuttle?

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