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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon getting back to his base, what news does David find out about his paperwork?
(a) It was denied.
(b) It was lost.
(c) It was sent to the wrong office.
(d) It was not submitted properly.

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

3. What operation is David deployed on in 1990?
(a) Operation Gulf War.
(b) Operation Desert Sabre.
(c) Operation Desert Shield.
(d) Operation Desert Storm.

4. What term of endearment does Marsha call David after he lets yet another term of endearment slip?
(a) Love.
(b) Darling.
(c) Honey.
(d) Precious.

5. Upon his return to his new base, what does David learn Patsy has done?
(a) Borrowed money from his grandmother.
(b) Borrowed money from her mother.
(c) Borrowed money form his foster mom.
(d) Borrowed money from Russell.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to his mother, why was David always getting in trouble?

2. How many years were David and Patsy married before they separated?

3. What was the name of the teacher that David's mother had removed from her position?

4. Why is Marsha going through all of the trouble that she is with David's book?

5. What happens after David gives a presentation at his old elementary school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes David to open up about his past abuse when speaking to troubled kids?

2. During his first family trip, David goes to see his mother. Why is David shocked by his mother's home?

3. After all of the problems with David's paperwork in the military, what does Sergeant Blue offer David?

4. What does David promise to Stephen, in his own mind, about going to war?

5. Describe the mood at the Mexican restaurant when David and Patsy become engaged.

6. What are a few of the reasons that Patsy is upset with David?

7. How does Patsy lose David's trust completely?

8. How does David's mother explain "It's" behavior?

9. Describe David's relationship with his son Stephen.

10. What does Patsy do for David during their separation that surprises him?

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