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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. In November 1965, who sets himself on fire at the Pentagon?
(a) A Neo-Nazi.
(b) A hippie from San Francisco.
(c) A German soldier.
(d) A Quaker war-protester.

2. James recalls that by 1993, he no longer fears nuclear war. Why?
(a) The U.S. has destroyed all of its nuclear weapons.
(b) He has built a fallout shelter.
(c) No other nation has nuclear war capabilities.
(d) The 1960's war-mongers are held off in part by his father's efforts.

3. Who is delighted to be a personal guest of Cardinal Spellman's and helps welcome the Pope?
(a) James Carroll.
(b) Joseph Carroll.
(c) Mary Carroll.
(d) Brian Carroll.

4. Who is founding director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in charge of enemy counts and evaluating targets in Vietnam?
(a) Lieutenant-General Joseph F. Carroll.
(b) Lieutenant-General Brent Carroll.
(c) Lieutenant-General James Carroll.
(d) Lieutenant-General Brian Carroll.

5. What happens to James when he raises the Confederate flag to celebrate Robert E. Lee's birthday in the Washington Benedictine prep school?
(a) He is expelled.
(b) He is lightly reprimanded.
(c) He is awarded.
(d) He is exalted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Silence during their ride home does what between James and his father?

2. What do James and fellow novices do on the edge of a lake?

3. What is one reason why James receives the ROTC award?

4. In his year at Georgetown University what is the author named?

5. What does Joe junior undergo a dozen of over the next fifteen years?

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