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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In November 1965, who sets himself on fire at the Pentagon?
(a) A German soldier.
(b) A hippie from San Francisco.
(c) A Neo-Nazi.
(d) A Quaker war-protester.

2. Of whom will the General depend on James to take care?
(a) "Our country."
(b) "The Church."
(c) "Mom and the boys."
(d) "The family."

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

4. The author reflects on perceptions that he and his father give up worlds they love. Why?
(a) For their country.
(b) For peace.
(c) For what they want.
(d) For war.

5. How does this chapter compare to the conflicted and painful opening chapter?
(a) It is a sad chapter.
(b) This section is uplifting.
(c) This section is similar in feelng.
(d) It is a disappointing chapter.

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

7. Who prophecies a valley full of vast quantities of dry bones?
(a) Ezekiel.
(b) Esther.
(c) Elisha.
(d) Elijah.

8. Joe and Mary Carroll have how many brothers and sisters?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Five.

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

10. President Kennedy reverses nuclear thinking through speeches, the Test Ban Treaty and what else?
(a) The Treaty for Human Liberties.
(b) The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.
(c) The United Nations Treaty.
(d) The Nuclear Weaponry Treaty.

11. Who is the newly-ordained priest?
(a) Joseph Carroll.
(b) Patrick Hughes.
(c) The author.
(d) Edgar Hoover.

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

13. What does General Carroll confide in his son?
(a) He misses Chicago.
(b) He does not enjoy working for the FBI.
(c) He may not come home some night.
(d) He wants to be a priest.

14. Who is the ever-present symbol and embodiment of the Catholic Church?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Priests.
(c) Cardinals.
(d) Jesus.

15. What is a highlight of James' parent's life?
(a) Having their children.
(b) Carroll graduating from high school.
(c) Introduction to the new Pope.
(d) Living in Germany.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does James feel shame to admit is his childhood neighbor on Generals' Row?

3. Who symbolically unites the Elvis sexuality and the priestly celibacy?

4. What does Joseph believe his own pride causes?

5. How does Joe feel about leaving the seminary?

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