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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Letter from Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the date of the second chapter "Fly Away?"
(a) October 1, 1979.
(b) August 24, 1979.
(c) August 1, 1979.
(d) October 24, 1979.

2. According to David, what word is associated with the highest compliment that his father could give him?
(a) Son.
(b) Survivor.
(c) Slugger.
(d) Tiger.

3. According to the phone call, how long does David's father have left to live?
(a) A month.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A few days.

4. What is the name of the Technical Sergeant, or David's supervisor, that finally tells him he is doing a great job?
(a) Steins.
(b) Maxwell.
(c) Piners.
(d) Campbell.

5. What was the date that David was placed into protective custody?
(a) January 1, 1974.
(b) March 5, 1973.
(c) August 24, 1979.
(d) December 31, 1973.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the enlisting sergeant call David when talking to him about planes?

2. During David's nightmares, how does he see his mother?

3. What are the two names that David calls his mother?

4. Who calls to tell David that his father is in the hospital?

5. What does David's mother call him?

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