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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface - Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to John McCain III, how do children of sailors feel?
(a) Angry at the government for taking their fathers away.
(b) They want to be just like their fathers and don't think of other career options.
(c) Like they get to see the world.
(d) They don't see their fathers much, but they understand why and are proud.

2. How did John Sidney McCain Sr. die?
(a) He died of old age.
(b) He collapsed at his welcome home celebration.
(c) He died in battle.
(d) He was killed by a man under his command.

3. What was John Sidney McCain Sr. supposed to avoid doing with his grandson?
(a) He wasn't supposed to coddle his grandson.
(b) He was supposed to avoid all talk of war around his grandson.
(c) He wasn't supposed to talk with his grandson.
(d) He wasn't supposed to watch his grandson alone.

4. What medal did John Sidney McCain Sr. get for his courage and leadership in the Guadalcanal campaign?
(a) Purple Heart.
(b) Medal of Honor.
(c) Distinguished Service Medal.
(d) Navy Cross.

5. What strength did McCain's mother have that helped the family?
(a) She knew the inner-workings of the Navy.
(b) She was brilliant.
(c) She was impeccably neat.
(d) She had natural charm, beauty, and social graces.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Roberta McCain's parents feel about John Sidney McCain Jr.?

2. How did John Sidney McCain Sr feel about fighting?

3. What job did John McCain's father have?

4. What did John Sidney McCain Jr. and his wife find when they came home from their dinner date?

5. How did John Sidney McCain Sr feel about the men who served under him?

(see the answer key)

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