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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The temperature was measured in the air, the rocket, the ground, the ice, and even a puddle of slush with what in it?
(a) Oil.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Antifreeze.
(d) Salt.

2. What does the last computer have a program or programs for?
(a) Coming down.
(b) Going up and coming down.
(c) Going up.
(d) Keeping the shuttle in orbit.

3. Instead of the NASA building being on 8th Street as had been written, what street was it actually located on?
(a) 9th Street.
(b) H Street.
(c) I Street.
(d) Hay Street.

4. How long were the puffs of smoke that were pictured coming out of the shuttle while it was still on the launch pad?
(a) Five feet long.
(b) Six feet long.
(c) Four feet long.
(d) One foot long.

5. What show did Richard agree to appear on a Monday evening?
(a) The Larry King Show.
(b) The MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour.
(c) The Late, Late Show.
(d) The Tonight Show.

6. When Richard went to a local hardware store, what does he buy besides some pliers and a small C-clamp?
(a) Two screwdrivers.
(b) A hammer.
(c) Some safety glasses.
(d) Some wire.

7. When Richard went to NASA to learn about the shuttle, the first briefer told him about the whole shuttle except for what part?
(a) The motor.
(b) The propellant.
(c) The seals.
(d) The boosters.

8. What was the probability of failure figure that NASA told Mr. Ullian?
(a) 1 in 100.
(b) 1 in 100,000.
(c) 1 in 1,000.
(d) 1 in 10,000.

9. Where was the press conference going to be held that Richard had his secretary set up for Tuesday?
(a) Caltech.
(b) Washington.
(c) New York.
(d) Houston.

10. What color of cover did the commission vote on to have on the report?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

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

12. In Fantastic Figures, what was the name of the Thiokol manager who testified at a meeting of the commission?
(a) Mr. Rogers.
(b) Mr. Lund.
(c) Mr. Hollings.
(d) Mr. Robinson.

13. What was the name of the rule that General Kutyna informs Richard about?
(a) Watch three.
(b) Hold nine.
(c) Check six.
(d) Fire twelve.

14. When General Kutyna and Richard left the room where they were discussing the shuttle, how many generals were waiting to use the room?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Ten.

15. Who were the two beautiful blondes who were inside the sports car waiting outside the goodbye dinner?
(a) Reporters.
(b) Richard's daughters.
(c) College students.
(d) General Kutyna's daughters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who in Richard's group was extremely good at writing?

2. What lingo did Mr. Fichtel say was used when all the conditions are satisfied and "we're ready to move to the next phase of the operation"?

3. What job did the head of the investigation commission have that made Richard feel sorry for him?

4. During what month did Richard travel to give the report to the president of the United States?

5. What day of the week did the commission deliver their report to the president of the United States?

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