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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. 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) Lion.
(b) Cat.
(c) Cow.
(d) Monkey.

2. Where was the paper located that had leaked the news that Richard had threatened to take his name off the report?
(a) Washington.
(b) Miami.
(c) Houston.
(d) Orlando.

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

4. When Richard visited a shrine with an enclave behind it, what ddid the Shinto priest do for him while they were having tea?
(a) He read from religious texts.
(b) He did some calligraphy.
(c) He played the drum.
(d) He sung traditional songs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many co-chairmen assisted Richard during the conference in Kyoto?

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

3. When the solid-fuel rockets separate from the shuttle, where do they fall?

4. What color were the pencils that Arlene sent to Richard?

5. Richard asked to speak with engineers about the engines on the shuttle, and they explained what by saying it's a "pressure-induced vorticity oscillatory wa-wa"?

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