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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Red Pettus?
(a) Toomer's neighbor and local bully.
(b) A local boy Ben has befriended.
(c) Another flower salesman.
(d) Toomer's cousin.

2. What does Lillian suggest Bull do when he meets with Varney?
(a) Treat him the respect his rank demands.
(b) Treat him with the distain he deserves.
(c) Treat him the same as he did in boot camp.
(d) Treat him like a brother.

3. Where have the Meecham children been living for the past year?
(a) With their grandmother in Atlanta.
(b) With their mother in Ravenel.
(c) With their aunt in Mississippi.
(d) With their cousins in New York.

4. Where has Bull been for the past year?
(a) Sick in the hospital.
(b) Deployed on a carrier in the Mediterranean.
(c) Visiting relatives.
(d) Deployed on an Army base in Germany.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bull attack a young corporal in the bathroom?

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

3. What game does Bull play with his children?

4. Who is Ben Meecham?

5. What does Bull not tolerate with either his men or his family?

(see the answer key)

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