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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the Meecham family dog?
(a) Broccoli.
(b) Buddy.
(c) Spot.
(d) Okra.

2. Where does Bull stop so that everyone can go to the bathroom?
(a) Beside some train tracks.
(b) A gas station.
(c) Beside an abandoned building.
(d) A cafe.

3. What animal do Ben and Toomer see laying eggs?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A seagull.
(c) A chicken.
(d) A salmon.

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

5. Who is Bull Meecham?
(a) An old general with the Army.
(b) A new recruit in the Marine Corps.
(c) A retired Admiral with the Navy.
(d) A fighter pilot with the Marine Corps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bull do when Ben refuses to continue the game?

2. What happens when Bull is bored?

3. What is surprising about the house the Meechams are to live in this time?

4. With who does Bull get into an altercation?

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

(see the answer key)

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