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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, "Joy to My Youth".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does General Carroll confide in his son?
(a) He may not come home some night.
(b) He does not enjoy working for the FBI.
(c) He misses Chicago.
(d) He wants to be a priest.

2. Where does the author secretly throw his Georgetown University prize?
(a) In the Atlantic ocean.
(b) In the Potomac.
(c) In the woods behind the seminary.
(d) Into the swamp behind the seminary.

3. Mary drives the children to pick Joseph up at night. What does she do on the way home?
(a) Drives along the Potomac.
(b) Visits friends.
(c) Gives them a tour of Washington.
(d) Picks up dinner.

4. FDR is an admired president because of the way he treats what?
(a) His enemies.
(b) His affliction.
(c) The U.S. citizens.
(d) His children.

5. In his year at Georgetown University what is the author named?
(a) Superb Navy Cadet.
(b) Mighty Seamen Cadet.
(c) Excellent Army Recruit.
(d) Outstanding Air Force ROTC Cadet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Eisenhower is the first president who wears what kind of hat?

2. In Irish Chicago of that day, what does a refusal to become a priest after twelve years of seminary make Joe Carroll?

3. Joe and Jim wear Democrat campaign pins with what motto to protest Republican "I Like Ike" campaign pins?

4. Joseph gives his family what motto?

5. Who believes human nature is incapable of good?

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