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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, "The Imposition".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Americans encouraged to do against the Soviet fallout?
(a) Prepare to attack.
(b) Buy gas masks.
(c) Take vitamins.
(d) Build bomb shelters.

2. After receiving his award at Georgetown University, what does the author receive?
(a) A gold-plated model fighter jet.
(b) A platinum model tank.
(c) A silver-plated model aircraft carrier.
(d) A stainless-steel model B-52 bomber.

3. In his year at Georgetown University what is the author named?
(a) Excellent Army Recruit.
(b) Mighty Seamen Cadet.
(c) Superb Navy Cadet.
(d) Outstanding Air Force ROTC Cadet.

4. What do President Johnson and Secretary of Defense McNamara not know about Spellman?
(a) He is not favored by the Pope.
(b) He plays golf.
(c) He helps instigate the war.
(d) He will be ordaining James.

5. What does the General call Martin Luther King?
(a) The most notorious liar in America.
(b) A religious role model.
(c) A leader of the free.
(d) A great man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Joe junior a sign?

2. James is in college now and working as what for the summer?

3. The author reflects on perceptions that he and his father give up worlds they love. Why?

4. What is outlined in this chapter of background history?

5. Where does the author secretly throw his Georgetown University prize?

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