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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, "Holy War".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James and Joe junior accompany their father to what base in Puerto Rico?
(a) Fort Knox.
(b) Fort Bragg.
(c) Fort Benjamin Harrison.
(d) Ramey Air Force Base.

2. How does the General refer to war protesters?
(a) As weirdos."
(b) As "hippies."
(c) As "kooks."
(d) As "crayzies."

3. What is outlined in this chapter of background history?
(a) Joe Carroll's childhood.
(b) Joe Carroll's life up through the birth of James Carroll.
(c) Joe Carroll's life up through the birth of Joe Carroll Jr.
(d) Joe Carroll's childhood until his marriage.

4. When Kennedy is assassinated, what does Johnson take over?
(a) The presidency.
(b) The Democratic Party.
(c) The administration and the war.
(d) The war.

5. Of whom will the General depend on James to take care?
(a) "Our country."
(b) "The Church."
(c) "The family."
(d) "Mom and the boys."

Short Answer Questions

1. James recalls that by 1993, he no longer fears nuclear war. Why?

2. How does James feel among the working-class Irish novices?

3. Joe and Jim wear Democrat campaign pins with what motto to protest Republican "I Like Ike" campaign pins?

4. Who symbolically unites the Elvis sexuality and the priestly celibacy?

5. How does this chapter compare to the conflicted and painful opening chapter?

(see the answer key)

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