What was J. Allen Hynek's initial stance on UFOs when he first entered the field?

UFO Phenomenon and J. Allen Hynek's Journey

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He was skeptical and thought they shouldn't be studied.
He was indifferent and had no opinion.
He believed they were worthy of serious study.
He was convinced they were extraterrestrial.
2.
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What was the main reason for the closure of Project Blue Book?
The Air Force wanted to focus on space exploration.
The public lost interest in UFOs.
The project ran out of funding.
The Air Force found no national security threat from UFOs.
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What was a significant issue Hynek identified with Project Blue Book?
It was too focused on extraterrestrial life.
It was not a scientific project and withheld information.
It was too public and transparent.
It was overly reliant on civilian reports.
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What did Hynek establish to continue the study of UFOs after Project Blue Book ended?
The National UFO Research Center
The Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS)
The International UFO Alliance
The UFO Investigation Bureau
5.
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How did Hynek contribute to the film 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'?
He directed the film.
He was a technical consultant.
He wrote the screenplay.
He acted in the film.
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What was the public's reaction to the UFO sightings in the Hudson Valley?
They were seen as a joke by some.
They caused panic and fear.
They were met with widespread skepticism.
They were largely ignored.
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How did the Belgian government respond to their UFO wave?
They blamed weather phenomena.
They dismissed them as hoaxes.
They actively investigated with scientists.
They ignored the reports.
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