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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens as James and his father are golfing on the base golf course in Puerto Rico?
(a) A fleet of B-52 bombers lands.
(b) James tells his father he is marrying Lexa.
(c) James tells his father he is joining the priesthood.
(d) The U.S. begins the Vietnam War.

3. To where does the Carroll family return from Germany in 1960?
(a) Boston.
(b) New York.
(c) Washington.
(d) Chicago.

4. Joe and Jim wear Democrat campaign pins with what motto to protest Republican "I Like Ike" campaign pins?
(a) "I Hate Ike."
(b) "I like Everybody."
(c) "I Don't Like Ike."
(d) "Who's Ike?"

5. How is Joe's father, "Dike" Carroll, occasionally employed?
(a) As a butler in a South Side ward house.
(b) As a janitor in a South Side ward house.
(c) As a body guard.
(d) As a sailor on Lake Michigan.

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

7. The Touhy manhunt takes on the wartime symbolism of a hunt for who?
(a) Hitler.
(b) Communists.
(c) Nazis.
(d) Russians.

8. What do the Catholics call the Chapel?
(a) "Our Lady of Perpetual Help."
(b) "Holy Trinity."
(c) "Our Lady of Peace."
(d) "Our Father."

9. In Irish Chicago of that day, what does a refusal to become a priest after twelve years of seminary make Joe Carroll?
(a) A cheat.
(b) A mean-spirited priest.
(c) A spoiled priest.
(d) A thief.

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

11. How does James perceive the Carroll family's time in Germany?
(a) Normal.
(b) Fun.
(c) Enjoyable.
(d) Their best.

12. James is in college now and working as what for the summer?
(a) An FBI cryptanalyst's aid.
(b) A pastor.
(c) A football coach.
(d) An Air Force aid.

13. Despite the cold, James is pleased this president does not do this.
(a) Wear a hat.
(b) Say his speech inside.
(c) Wear a scarf.
(d) Cancel the inaugural ceremony.

14. Of what is this sexual image the opposite in James' life?
(a) He has many girlfriends.
(b) She is female.
(c) Of the Puritanism James is raised in.
(d) He is wealthy.

15. Eisenhower is the first president who wears what kind of hat?
(a) A beaver cap.
(b) Homburg.
(c) A baseball cap.
(d) A top hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Joe junior a sign?

2. Where is the Chapel located?

3. What proposes using bomb shelters after a U.S. first strike?

4. How does Joe's childhood compare to the social standing he later achieves?

5. What belief does the General share with his son?

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