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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface - Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened after John Sidney McCain Sr. made a decision during a typhoon?
(a) He was promoted.
(b) He was given a medal.
(c) He was ordered to relinquish his command.
(d) He was told to share his command.

2. Where did Jack go before he went to the Academy?
(a) He went to a pre-training camp.
(b) He spent two weeks touring Europe.
(c) He went to a specialized tutoring school.
(d) He spent two weeks aboard ship.

3. Who were John McCain's heroes?
(a) His ancestors back to the Revolution.
(b) John Sidney McCain Jr. and Sr.
(c) All Naval men.
(d) All Marines.

4. How did John McCain view his father?
(a) A small man with a big heart.
(b) As a hero.
(c) A man with varied interests.
(d) As a man who took life way too seriously.

5. What award did John Sidney McCain Sr. get for fighting to save damaged destroyers?
(a) Distinguished Service Medal.
(b) Navy Cross.
(c) Medal of Honor.
(d) Purple Heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did John McCain remember his grandfather?

2. What job did John McCain's grandfather have?

3. How did Roberta McCain's parents feel about John Sidney McCain Jr.?

4. What medal did John Sidney McCain Sr. get for his courage and leadership in the Guadalcanal campaign?

5. How did John Sidney McCain Sr. die?

(see the answer key)

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