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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Long Farewell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While talking to his father in the hospital, why does David say he joined the Air Force?
(a) To become a pilot and prove that he can be successful.
(b) To get away from his mother.
(c) To become a fireman and honor his father.
(d) To follow the military motto and "be all that he can be."

2. After earning his crew wings, what will David's position be in the Air Force?
(a) Simulations.
(b) Boom operator.
(c) Flight cook.
(d) Ground crew.

3. What ends David's "euphoric honeymoon?"
(a) News of his foster mom's death.
(b) News of his mother's death.
(c) Transfer news to Alaska.
(d) Transfer news to Nebraska.

4. Who calls Alice to tell her about the admittance of David's father into the hospital?
(a) David's brother Russell.
(b) David's father.
(c) David's brother Stan.
(d) David's mother.

5. On David's last visit to his mother's home, what does he tell her not to quit?
(a) Having hope.
(b) Loving him.
(c) Praying.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Patsy the night after she and David go out for a dinner date?

2. In August of 1990, what caused David's marital problems to be placed on the back burner?

3. Much to David's surprise, how long has his father been in the hospital?

4. Where does David first meet Patsy?

5. Which one of David's brothers came to the hospital to see their father before David arrived?

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