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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Johnny Apple write?

2. What were John's parents informed regarding his situation?

3. How did Jack respond to the opinions of those under his command?

4. Where was the ship taken for repairs?

5. Early releases told Jack that John about all of the following except what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What injuries did John receive from the inferno on the USS Forestall? How were his injuries compared to the others?

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

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

4. What happened on Christmas Eve in 1968?

5. What did early releases tells Jack about his son, John?

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

7. How was John's wife in danger back in the United States, and how did she take care of herself?

8. How did Jack show what he felt for his son while his son was a prisoner of war?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

John was in three serious plane accidents. Discuss all three of them, citing what happened to the planes and to John. What was the result of each of the accidents?

Essay Topic 2

There are many examples in this book of different ways John McCain chose to have a good time rather than getting serious about life. Cite some examples of ways he got himself into trouble looking for fun.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the conditions John lived in at The Plantation. What was his daily schedule like? What was isolation like? How did he keep sane?

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