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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John Sidney McCain Sr do in the Second World War?
(a) He commanded a submarine.
(b) He became a pilot.
(c) He commanded all the land-based aircraft operations in the South Pacific for five months
(d) He finished school and joined the Navy.

2. What was John Sidney McCain Sr.'s appearance like?
(a) He never stepped out of uniform.
(b) He was immaculate.
(c) He always wore the most current styles when he was out of uniform.
(d) He was notoriously disheveled.

3. Who were John McCain's heroes?
(a) All Marines.
(b) John Sidney McCain Jr. and Sr.
(c) His ancestors back to the Revolution.
(d) All Naval men.

4. Strategies from which wars are included in this book?
(a) The Civil War through World War II.
(b) World War I through the Vietnam War.
(c) The Revolution through World War I.
(d) World War I through World War II.

5. How did Roberta McCain's parents feel about John Sidney McCain Jr.?
(a) They tolerated him.
(b) They adored him.
(c) They didn't appreciate him.
(d) They felt he would be a great leader one day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did John McCain's grandfather have?

2. What medal did John Sidney McCain Sr. get for his courage and leadership in the Guadalcanal campaign?

3. How did John McCain view his father?

4. What reputation did John Sidney McCain Sr. have while serving on the USS Ohio and the USS Baltimore?

5. What was John Sidney McCain Sr. supposed to avoid doing with his grandson?

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