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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the children react to Bull's injury?
(a) They do not react at all.
(b) They find it funny.
(c) They are frightened he will become angry.
(d) They think he deserves it.

2. With whom does Bull meet after the ceremony in Chapter 12?
(a) His fellow squad leaders.
(b) His family.
(c) The officers of his squad.
(d) His old buddies from boot camp.

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

4. What does Lillian give Ben on his birthday?
(a) A new basketball.
(b) A new car.
(c) A handmade scarf and mitten set.
(d) A letter outlining all his best qualities.

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

6. What does Lillian tell Bull will prevent him from being promoted to General?
(a) His bad table manners.
(b) His violent temper.
(c) His poor morale.
(d) His bad language skills.

7. How does Mary Anne threaten Ben?
(a) Mary Anne threatens to tell the police Ben started the fight.
(b) Mary Anne threatens to tell their mother that Ben was fighting.
(c) Mary Anne threatens to tell the girls at the school that Ben is unavailible.
(d) Mary Anne threatens to tell Bull Ben is a coward.

8. Who does Ben leave with?
(a) Jim Don Cooper.
(b) Sammy Wertzburger.
(c) Mary Anne.
(d) Toomer.

9. What first does Bull pour for Ben?
(a) His first cup of coffee.
(b) His first mug of beer.
(c) His first tumbler of whiskey.
(d) His first glass of wine.

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

11. 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.

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

13. Who is Arrabelle Smalls?
(a) Arrabelle is Bull's sister.
(b) Arrabelle is the Meechams' new maid.
(c) Arrabelle is the Meechams' neighbor.
(d) Arrabelle is Varney's wife.

14. Who does Lillian encourage Bull to play around with?
(a) His buddies.
(b) The neighborhood kids.
(c) His children.
(d) His friends at Hobie's.

15. What does the principal do to Ben?
(a) The principal suspends Ben for his own safety.
(b) The principal expells Ben for being a troublemaker.
(c) The principal does not punish Ben.
(d) The principal gives Ben to the police.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Lillian say she will leave Bull?

2. Who throws a shot put at Bull?

3. What does Bull goad Ben into doing at the Officer's Club?

4. Where does Bull take Ben after breakfast?

5. How does Bull insist his men treat him?

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