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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did people mourn for John Sidney McCain Sr .after his death?
(a) A year.
(b) A month.
(c) A week.
(d) More than a decade.

2. How did Jack feel about the men serving under him?
(a) He was frustrated with them.
(b) He thought they were ignorant.
(c) He loved them, but didn't think they were well trained.
(d) He greatly respected them.

3. What happened when John McCain was five?
(a) His grandfather died.
(b) His father died.
(c) His brother went off to war.
(d) The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

4. How did John relate to the bully later in life?
(a) They became close friends.
(b) He realized he, too, had been a bully.
(c) He apologized to the bully and they became tentative friends.
(d) He felt a connection since they both tried to please their fathers.

5. What strength did McCain's mother have that helped the family?
(a) She was impeccably neat.
(b) She knew the inner-workings of the Navy.
(c) She was brilliant.
(d) She had natural charm, beauty, and social graces.

6. According to John McCain III, how do children of sailors feel?
(a) Angry at the government for taking their fathers away.
(b) They don't see their fathers much, but they understand why and are proud.
(c) They want to be just like their fathers and don't think of other career options.
(d) Like they get to see the world.

7. Where was John Sidney McCain Jr. stationed when John Sidney McCain Sr. first met his grandson?
(a) Cambodia.
(b) Panama.
(c) The Dominican Republic.
(d) Vietnam.

8. What two factors contribute to a student's class standing?
(a) Grease grade and neatness.
(b) Academic performance and grease grade.
(c) Neatness and academic performance.
(d) Academic performance and lineage.

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

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

11. How did John feel about his actions regarding the bully?
(a) He thought it was a great story.
(b) He felt they weren't honorable and regretted doing the deed.
(c) He bragged about the incident to all who would listen.
(d) He wished he were slightly meaner.

12. What did Captain Hart give John demerits for?
(a) Everything he did.
(b) Minor infractions.
(c) Wreaking major havoc.
(d) Nothing.

13. What was Roberta and John Sidney McCain Jr's wedding like?
(a) They didn't invite family - just friends.
(b) They had a small ceremony with just immediate relatives.
(c) They eloped.
(d) They had a huge society wedding.

14. How did the men serving under Jack feel about him?
(a) They thought he was a foolish leader.
(b) They thought he was wise, but too distant.
(c) They were afraid of him.
(d) They greatly respected him.

15. What signal did the USS Gunnel send out?
(a) An illuminated country flag.
(b) A white flag.
(c) A red smoke signal rocket.
(d) A Morse Code message with light beams.

Short Answer Questions

1. This book offers a real account of what?

2. How did John Sidney McCain Sr. die?

3. Jack was knowledgable and resourceful about what?

4. What was John's term paper for history class about?

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

(see the answer keys)

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