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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. He finishes preaching his first sermon by reaffirming General Lemay's SAC motto. What is that motto?

2. What does James learn about religious faith?

3. Of what is Joe junior a sign?

4. Where does James attend school?

5. James and Joe junior accompany their father to what base in Puerto Rico?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is known about Francis Cardinal Spellman?

2. How does Joe become a part of Kelly's political hypocrisy?

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

4. How does the celebration begin?

5. What are some of the discussions about use of nuclear weapons in preemptive strikes on China and the Soviet Union that James remembers?

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

7. How does Joe Carroll catch Roger Touhy?

8. Why is FDR an admired president?

9. What is Elvis' significance in this story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joseph believes the "spoiled priest" curse is passed from him to his son.

Part 1) How does Joseph act that supports this statement?

Part 2) Why has Joseph not been able to escape this curse?

Part 3) How does his belief in this curse further push his son, James, away from him?

Essay Topic 2

Joseph Carroll is successful in his roles in the government.

Part 1) What government positions does he hold?

Part 2) How and why is he successful?

Part 3) How does the government benefit from Joseph Carroll?

Essay Topic 3

James sees his life following two possible tracks.

Part 1) What are the two tracks?

Part 2) Which track does he pick? Why does he pick it?

Part 3) How does this choice affect the rest of his life?

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