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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jack do to ensure his son's release?
(a) He sent soldiers to free his son.
(b) He gave money to the Vietnamese.
(c) He wrote letters to the Vietnamese government.
(d) Nothing.

2. What was the result of having a famous father for John?
(a) He was treated more harsly than other prisoners.
(b) He was able to eat with the enemy.
(c) He was treated better than other prisoners.
(d) He was released.

3. After John ejected from his plane, what we he even more determined to do?
(a) Get to Vietnam.
(b) Become an aircraft mechanic.
(c) Take more flying lessons.
(d) Quit the military.

4. What happened to John's plane when he was in Corpus Christi Bay?
(a) The landing gears were stuck.
(b) The engine quit.
(c) The rudder broke off.
(d) He lost his steering controls.

5. How did John feel during the months after the Vietnamese offered his release?
(a) He was happy with his choice.
(b) He regretted his choice.
(c) He lived in trepidation.
(d) He felt at peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened when the enemy came near John?

2. What did Jake and Slew find difficult when they talked about war experiences to elementary students?

3. What did the Americans who were released in August tell the world?

4. What did the Vietnamese plan to do with John's release?

5. Where did the prisoners leave messages for each other?

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