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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John think as he ejected from the plane over Hanoi?
(a) That he should followed his training.
(b) He thought the war was a nightmare.
(c) He thought about his family.
(d) He couldn't think because he was unconscious.

2. How did John respond when he was offered a chance to go home early?
(a) He taunted the other prisoners with his good fortune.
(b) He cheered.
(c) He said he'd never go home.
(d) He said he wouldn't go out of turn.

3. How were the American prisoners treated after the three Americans were released and told their story?
(a) They were treated better.
(b) Their beatings increased.
(c) They were given less food.
(d) They were denied outdoor privileges.

4. Where was the ship taken for repairs?
(a) The Philippines.
(b) Back to Meridian.
(c) Nowhere -- it was underwater.
(d) Back to Pittsburgh.

5. What did the Frenchman who interviewed John want him to do?
(a) Escape.
(b) Speak against the United States.
(c) Offer classified information.
(d) Tell the truth about being a prisoner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did John feel about the Vietnamese' actions in the August after he was offered an early release?

2. How many planes on the USS Forrestal were destroyed?

3. Where did John attend flight school?

4. How did John feel during the months after the Vietnamese offered his release?

5. What happened if they were caught communicating?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was John' s behavior like when he was a naval officer at the Academy? How did he act in relation to his work?

2. What did John do while he was in Army training?

3. What were the interrogation sessions like? How did John feel about his time in the interrogation room?

4. What were communications like between John and his family?

5. What were some of the difficulties John had to face as a prisoner of war?

6. What were the fighters on the USS Oriskany known for? Why was John on the ship?

7. What happened when the Vietnamese asked John if he wanted to go home early?

8. What happened on Christmas Eve in 1968?

9. Why was John's transfer to Camp Unity such a great experience?

10. How did John feel after the wash rag incident, and what did he do about it?

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