An American Requiem Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1, "In the Valley of Bones"

1. What is Father James Carroll celebrating?

His first mass and giving his first sermon.

2. What do the Catholics call the Chapel?

"Our Lady of Perpetual Help."

3. Where is the Chapel located?

On the east side of the Potomac River.

4. Who is founding director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in charge of enemy counts and evaluating targets in Vietnam?

Lieutenant-General Joseph F. Carroll.

5. Who is the newly-ordained priest?

The author.

6. In his year at Georgetown University what is the author named?

Outstanding Air Force ROTC Cadet.

7. After receiving his award at Georgetown University, what does the author receive?

A stainless-steel model B-52 bomber.

8. In November 1965, who sets himself on fire at the Pentagon?

A Quaker war-protester.

9. Where does the author secretly throw his Georgetown University prize?

Into the swamp behind...
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