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

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

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

4. Where is the Chapel located?
(a) On the north side of the Potomac River.
(b) On the west side of the Potomac River.
(c) On the east side of the Potomac River.
(d) On the south side of the Potomac River.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. James hopes his ROTC unit is picked to march in whose parade?

2. Where does James attend school?

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

4. Joe junior is struck with what illness?

5. How does James perceive the Carroll family's time in Germany?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the Carroll family's experience in Washington, D.C.?

2. Upon what does James reflect at the end of the chapter, regarding B-52s and nuclear war?

3. Upon what does James Carroll reflect?

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

5. What does the B-52 Bomber symbolize to James?

6. How do 1950s Americans perceive Pope Pius XII?

7. What does James realize about his desire to enter the seminary?

8. How does Roosevelt's inauguration differ from past presidential inaugurations?

9. What does General Carroll share with his son regarding war?

10. Why is FDR an admired president?

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