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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. He finishes preaching his first sermon by reaffirming General Lemay's SAC motto. What is that motto?
(a) "Et tu Brute."
(b) "Peace is our profession."
(c) "Military is mighty."
(d) "War is our craft."

2. Why does James feel as if he knows the Pope?
(a) He sees the Pope's picture everywhere.
(b) He sees him on television.
(c) He has met him several times.
(d) He hears about him every day at school.

3. Tom Dooley writes a book inferring what about Vietnam?
(a) Vietnam is a Catholic country under Communist siege.
(b) It is a war of religions.
(c) Vietnam is a Communist country under Catholic siege.
(d) Vietnam is a country full of pagans.

4. Who represents Catholic Irish-American ambition?
(a) Spellman.
(b) Chess.
(c) Eisenhower.
(d) Carroll.

5. James' appointment with Tate is interrupted by what personal tragedy the night before?
(a) James' father dies.
(b) One of Tate's newborn twins dies.
(c) His brother has been caught leaving the country and the draft.
(d) The country has gone to war.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Daniel Berrigan becomes a national hero. What is Spellman forced to do?

3. Who reminds James of Air Force chaplains?

4. Mary points out distinctive features and size as her tours near this building, which is also known as the Pentagon.

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

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