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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did John Sidney McCain Sr feel about fighting?
(a) It made him sad.
(b) He didn't know what to do with himself in times of peace.
(c) He hated it.
(d) He didn't like it, but thought there were times when a man had to fight.

2. What was John's term paper for history class about?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) World War I.
(c) Submarines.
(d) The Civil War.

3. Who almost blasted the USS Gunnel?
(a) The Germans.
(b) The Russians.
(c) Other Americans.
(d) The British.

4. Why did John go back to his old ways?
(a) He wanted to prove something to his father.
(b) He was bullied and oppressed.
(c) He felt like a failure.
(d) Captain Hart put him at the bottom of the class.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of John's favorite subjects in school?

2. How deep did the USS Gunnel submerge when surrounded by the seven Japanese freighters?

3. What strength did McCain's mother have that helped the family?

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

5. Who were John McCain's heroes?

(see the answer key)

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