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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is surprising about the house the Meechams are to live in this time?
(a) It is bigger than most base housing.
(b) It is near the high school.
(c) It is a rented, civilian home rather than base housing.
(d) It is officer's quarters.

2. What does Bull tell the kids in his speech?
(a) That they should try to do their best.
(b) That they should not try to make friends.
(c) That they should be stars in their new community.
(d) That they should be patient, it takes time to adjust to a new place.

3. Why does the grandmother and the mother both beg the children to behave?
(a) They are worried that Bull's blood pressure will become too high if the children annoy him.
(b) They are concerned about their own peace of mind on the trip.
(c) They are concerned the children could hurt one another's feelings.
(d) They are concerned Bull will become violent if the children misbehave on the long drive.

4. Who is Colonel Hedgepath?
(a) Bull's old friend.
(b) Bull's military mechanic.
(c) Bull's new boss.
(d) Bull's assistant squad leader.

5. What does Bull call Southerners?
(a) Oatmeal.
(b) Rednecks.
(c) Hicks.
(d) Grits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Ben and his siblings at the airfield?

2. Where do Ben and Toomer go the Saturday after they meet?

3. What is Bull's real first name?

4. What does Lillian tell Bull will prevent him from being promoted to General?

5. What does Mary Ann flick at Bull with her spoon?

(see the answer key)

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