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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through pgs. 142-177.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Major General Holcomb's father hold?
(a) Commandant of the Marine Corps.
(b) Head of the F.B.I.
(c) Director of the National Security Agency.
(d) Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

2. Why was PFC Koffler technically AWOL?
(a) He forgot to call into headquarters.
(b) There is no such thing as extended leave.
(c) He overslept his due back time.
(d) His train broke down and he is not on post.

3. At what rank will Pickering work for Knox?
(a) Captain.
(b) Commodore.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Commander.

4. What is the name of the hotel chain Pickering's father owns?
(a) Foster Hotels.
(b) Holiday Inn.
(c) Marriott.
(d) Forrest Hotels.

5. To what does Pickering tell General he is thinking about returning?
(a) To Washington.
(b) To Canada.
(c) To the Marine Corps.
(d) To the Senate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Galloway and Obelnsky want to search for salvageable aircraft parts?

2. What do the Marines plan to do with Charley Galloway?

3. Why can't Howard be assigned to a troop?

4. What does Pickering tell Knox he should have done after Pearl Harbor?

5. What kind of civilian contest did Joe win?

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