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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many generals attend the reception following at the Officers' Club?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Five.
(c) Only one.
(d) Two hundred.

2. For what does James' father never forgive himself?
(a) Becoming a member of the FBI.
(b) Leaving the seminary.
(c) Working for the Air Force.
(d) Planning to join the priesthood.

3. How does Joe feel about leaving the seminary?
(a) He is unsure.
(b) He is sad.
(c) Like a disgrace.
(d) He is confident.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Touhy manhunt takes on the wartime symbolism of a hunt for who?

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

4. James Carroll reminisces on experiences as a young boy growing up in what city?

5. Who is the ever-present symbol and embodiment of the Catholic Church?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does James perceive his family's time in Germany?

2. Why is FDR an admired president?

3. What are the two tracks James sees in his life in Wiesbaden?

4. Upon what does James Carroll reflect?

5. How does Joe Carroll catch Roger Touhy?

6. Why is the General in a somber mood on the drive home with his son?

7. How does James honor his father in this chapter?

8. What is Joe's attitude about human nature?

9. How does James change from his pro-war attitude?

10. What government position does Joe Carroll have in Europe?

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