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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did John McCain remember his grandfather?
(a) As an autocratic presence.
(b) As a hero.
(c) As a remote stranger.
(d) As a small man that lived large.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did those under John Sidney McCain Sr. view him?

2. Where did Jack go before he went to the Academy?

3. "Faith of My Fathers" is about all the following men except for which one?

4. John Sidney McCain Sr. was the first McCain to do what?

5. How many Distinguished Service Medals did John Sidney McCain Sr. receive during World War II?

(see the answer key)

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