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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, "Capers in Chains".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one reason why James receives the ROTC award?
(a) No one else deserves the award.
(b) He wears his father's shoes shined by the General's orderlies.
(c) He bribes the Commander.
(d) He is a good pilot.

2. Of what does James believe Joe Carroll embodies the motto?
(a) The Church, The Lord is my light.
(b) His Air Force career, Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
(c) The priesthood, Heroes of Sacrifice.
(d) His FBI career, fidelity, bravery and integrity.

3. James hopes his ROTC unit is picked to march in whose parade?
(a) Nixon's.
(b) Hoover's.
(c) Kennedy's.
(d) Eisenhower's.

4. Despite the cold, James is pleased this president does not do this.
(a) Say his speech inside.
(b) Wear a scarf.
(c) Cancel the inaugural ceremony.
(d) Wear a hat.

5. What does he instruct James to do?
(a) Become a priest.
(b) Move back to Chicago.
(c) Join the FBI.
(d) Drive his mother and brothers south to Richmond.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Irish Chicago of that day, what does a refusal to become a priest after twelve years of seminary make Joe Carroll?

2. Who believes human nature is incapable of good?

3. What does James return to Washington as a seminarian to study?

4. James reads an account of his father's conspiracy to destroy whom?

5. How does James interpret the experiences of their lives in Christian terms?

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