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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: ROTC Triumph.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the author receive for making the fifth-hour class the best unit in the school?
(a) He received a trophy.
(b) He received a certificate.
(c) He was promoted to second lieutenant.
(d) He was given permission to leave school early.

2. Why did the author become interested in Johns Hopkins University Hospital at the age of 10?
(a) `Someone from the hospital visited his school.
(b) Every television or newspaper medical story seemed to feature someone there.
(c) That was where he got his tonsils taken out.
(d) His mom suggested that he practice medicine there.

3. What other role did the author's father serve in, that he recalls observing only once?
(a) His father was a member of the school board.
(b) His father was a Baptist minister.
(c) His father volunteered as a crossing guard.
(d) His father played trumpet in a jazz band.

4. What influential adult in "ROTC Triumph" told the author to "always put first things first"?
(a) Sgt. Bandy.
(b) Mr. McCotter.
(c) Mrs. Miller.
(d) Mr. Doakes.

5. Who, in "ROTC Triumph," influenced the author to join ROTC?
(a) His father.
(b) His teacher.
(c) Her mother.
(d) His brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say in "Two Positives" was the worst part of school?

2. What instrument did the author play in ninth grade?

3. In "A Terrible Temper," the author says once he reached the _____, he lost all _____.

4. Who does the author credit for helping him control his temper throughout his life?

5. Who does the author say was the "earliest, strongest, and most impacting force" in his life?

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