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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Slip Away.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the enlisting sergeant call David when talking to him about planes?
(a) Dave-O.
(b) Pelz-O.
(c) Pelz.
(d) David.

2. Why is David sick at the beginning of the second chapter?
(a) Because he is flying.
(b) Because he has pneumonia.
(c) Because he is going to see his brother.
(d) Because he has cancer.

3. Why is there no casket at the funeral of David's father?
(a) He was cremated.
(b) His mother refused to buy a casket.
(c) The hospital refused to release the body.
(d) His body was misplaced at the morgue.

4. Who is David's aviation mentor?
(a) Scott Trinder.
(b) Timothy Michaels.
(c) Michael Marsh.
(d) Michael Timmons.

5. Who does the enlisting sergeant compare David to?
(a) Chuck Yeager.
(b) Christopher Platte.
(c) John Boyd.
(d) "Tex" Johnston.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is David at in the beginning of his book?

2. Where does the book begin?

3. What is the last thing that David said to his father before he died?

4. What is the name of David's foster mother?

5. Instead of going out during time off from the Air Force, what does David do?

(see the answer key)

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