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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does James interpret the experiences of their lives in Christian terms?
(a) Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.
(b) As the cross they must bear.
(c) They no not what they do.
(d) Those without sin cast the first stone.

2. Silence during their ride home does what between James and his father?
(a) Causes a rift between to two.
(b) Seals the bond.
(c) Makes them uncomfortable.
(d) Leaves unanswered questions.

3. What proposes using bomb shelters after a U.S. first strike?
(a) The Bay of Pigs.
(b) The United States-Russian Compromise of 1965.
(c) The Embargo Act.
(d) The 1961 Burris Memorandum.

4. World War II is ongoing, and where is Joe assigned?
(a) Secret Service.
(b) U.S. Cavalry.
(c) Private First Class.
(d) Selective Service enforcement.

5. What does James learn about religious faith?
(a) It is healing.
(b) It brings families together.
(c) It involves suffering and unhappiness.
(d) It helps one understand life.

6. The rank General Carroll achieves allows his family to have friendships among what group of people?
(a) The poor of citizen Catholicism.
(b) The poor of military Catholocism.
(c) The elite of citizen Catholicism.
(d) The elite of military Catholicism.

7. Mary points out distinctive features and size as her tours near this building, which is also known as the Pentagon.
(a) The FBI Headquarters.
(b) Department of War Building.
(c) Protection Agency.
(d) The Secret Service Building.

8. How is James, Joe and Mary's second son, born?
(a) Premature.
(b) Oxygen-deprived and in danger of dying but survives.
(c) Late.
(d) Anemic.

9. Who symbolically unites the Elvis sexuality and the priestly celibacy?
(a) The Young nuns.
(b) The new Pope.
(c) The Air Force chaplains.
(d) Monsigneur Chess.

10. What does James believe the B-52's utility and longevity discourage?
(a) War.
(b) More destructive bombers.
(c) The Air Force from using them.
(d) Other countries to attack us.

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

12. What has made FDR paralyzed from the waist down?
(a) An automobile accident.
(b) Meningitis.
(c) Polio.
(d) A riding accident.

13. Joseph gives his family what motto?
(a) Liberte et Fraternite.
(b) Pro Deo et Patria.
(c) To Thyself Be True.
(d) Etre ou ne pas Etre.

14. What does being a priest preaching his first sermon make apparent about James?
(a) His fear.
(b) His love of his country.
(c) His cowardice.
(d) His power.

15. How many years later does James break his vow and leave the priesthood?
(a) Fifteen years later.
(b) Two years later.
(c) Five years later.
(d) Twelve years later.

Short Answer Questions

1. Joe junior is struck with what illness?

2. Why does James feel as if he knows the Pope?

3. Of what is Joe junior a sign?

4. Joe, now General Carroll, is serving in what position?

5. Joe and Mary Carroll have how many brothers and sisters?

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