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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did those under John Sidney McCain Sr. view him?
(a) They thought he was weak.
(b) He was a born leader who garnered respect.
(c) They felt he was too autocratic.
(d) They didn't understand his decisions and felt he was just a partier who didn't take fighting seriously.

2. What did the guard draw in the dirt at Christmas?
(a) A cross.
(b) His name.
(c) A swastika.
(d) A manger.

3. What happened after John Sidney McCain Sr. made a decision during a typhoon?
(a) He was given a medal.
(b) He was told to share his command.
(c) He was promoted.
(d) He was ordered to relinquish his command.

4. How old was John McCain when his grandfather died?
(a) 9.
(b) 15.
(c) 3.
(d) 22.

5. How did John feel about the Academy when he first arrived there?
(a) He thought it was easy.
(b) He loved it.
(c) He hated it.
(d) He thought it was challenging.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did John Sidney McCain Sr. do in school?

2. Who taught John how to command a ship?

3. What signal did the USS Gunnel send out?

4. What were John's parents informed regarding his situation?

5. How did John feel when his chance of action didn't come to fruition?

(see the answer key)

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