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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Jake and Slew find difficult when they talked about war experiences to elementary students?
(a) They had to mentally sort out the confidential information.
(b) They had a hard time keeping their language clean.
(c) They had too many traumatic memories.
(d) It was difficult remembering all that happened.

2. How long did John have to stay in a small room as punishment?
(a) 3 months.
(b) An entire day.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 3 weeks.

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

4. What did Jack do to ensure his son's release?
(a) He sent soldiers to free his son.
(b) He wrote letters to the Vietnamese government.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He gave money to the Vietnamese.

5. How did John feel about the soldiers who tried to escape and participated in forms of resistance?
(a) He wished he had their bravery.
(b) They were like lanterns leading the way with their honor, courage, and faith.
(c) He thought they were stupid.
(d) He was angry at them because everyone was punished for their thoughtless actions.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did John feel about signing a statement of confession?

2. How did John respond when he was offered a chance to go home early?

3. What caused John the most dismay?

4. How did the pilots feel about the orders they were given?

5. How did John feel about the Committee of Liaison with Families of Servicemen Detained in North Vietnam?

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