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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What excuse does David's mother come up with to cover up his injuries sustained from being pushed down the stairs?
(a) He tripped.
(b) He was sleep-walking.
(c) He fell off his bike.
(d) He was wrestling with his brothers.

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

4. While looking at pictures in his mother's bedroom, who is missing in all of the photos?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Russell.
(d) David and his father.

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

6. What is the first thing David does upon returning from Egypt?
(a) Call his grandmother.
(b) Call Russell.
(c) Call his mother.
(d) Call Alice.

7. Who calls to tell David that his father is in the hospital?
(a) Alice.
(b) His brother.
(c) His superior officer.
(d) His Mother.

8. According to David's mother, who is the man of the house?
(a) Ronald.
(b) Stan.
(c) Kevin.
(d) Russell.

9. Upon first entering the nurse's office, what does the nurse think is wrong with David?
(a) He is hyperventilating.
(b) He has a broken leg.
(c) He has third-degree burns.
(d) He is losing too much blood.

10. What does David's mother call him?
(a) Animal.
(b) It.
(c) Stupid.
(d) You.

11. What does David think his father's admittance into the hospital will do for his family?
(a) Create a relationship between David and his father.
(b) Bring his parents back together.
(c) Create a relationship between David and his mother.
(d) Bring him closure regarding his abusive family.

12. 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.

13. What were the last words Aunt Jane and David's father (right before David enlisted in the Air Force) said when getting off the phone after telling David that "There are no guarantees in life?"
(a) Be yourself.
(b) I am so proud of you.
(c) I love you.
(d) Don't let it consume you.

14. Where is David's plane landing at the end of the second chapter "Fly Away?"
(a) Denver.
(b) Dallas.
(c) San Antonio.
(d) San Francisco.

15. During David's nightmares, how does he see his mother?
(a) Standing like a statue at the end of a hall.
(b) In a grave.
(c) Holding her arms out to welcome him into an embrace.
(d) In a hospital room.

Short Answer Questions

1. After basic training is completed, what position does David get in the Air Force?

2. While at his grandmother's, what CAN'T David do?

3. Who wrote the letter that David wished he never received?

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

5. While speaking about her family, where does David's mother say Ronald is stationed at?

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