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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, "The Last Word".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Joe, now General Carroll, is serving in what position?
(a) Major General of the Air Force in Europe.
(b) Major General of the Air Force in Europe.
(c) Chief of Staff of the Air Force in Europe.
(d) Chief of staff of the Navy in Europe.

2. Who becomes to James, for the first time, a man with whom he can identify?
(a) The Pope.
(b) His father.
(c) Jesus.
(d) John the Baptist.

3. Who becomes famous for leaking the Pentagon Papers?
(a) J. Edgar Hoover.
(b) Daniel Ellsberg.
(c) James Carroll.
(d) Cardinal Spellman.

4. Where is no one allowed to truly speak his mind?
(a) At the Carrolls'.
(b) In the Air Force.
(c) In the FBI.
(d) In the government.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does James believe as a young boy to be virtuous?

2. Who reminds James of Air Force chaplains?

3. In 1959, why does the Pope convene an Ecumenical Council?

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

5. James feels his life ends when he enters seminary and that as a child he first hears the word as what?

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