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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the prisoners leave messages for each other?
(a) In clothing.
(b) Washroom drains.
(c) They didn't.
(d) In food.

2. How did Jack feel about the way America was fighting the Vietnam War?
(a) He was embarrassed by his country's approach.
(b) He thought they were doing a good job.
(c) He was frustrate and challenged Washington on it.
(d) He didn't question it. He just did what he was ordered to do without comment.

3. How did John feel about the Committee of Liaison with Families of Servicemen Detained in North Vietnam?
(a) He felt indebted to the group.
(b) He deeply resented the group.
(c) He thought they should look at their mission more carefully.
(d) He didn't understand what they were about.

4. What was education for Navy families like?
(a) Focused on American history.
(b) Eclectic.
(c) Strict.
(d) Focused on global history.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What health issue did John first struggle with when he roomed with Bud?

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

3. Where did Jack ask to have his change of command ceremony?

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

5. How were the prisoners treated up to the end of 1969?

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