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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where does Ben meet Bull the night of his eighteenth birthday?
(a) Mac's Diner.
(b) The Officer's Club.
(c) Hobie's Grill.
(d) A bar.
2. Who does Ben leave with?
(a) Toomer.
(b) Sammy Wertzburger.
(c) Mary Anne.
(d) Jim Don Cooper.
3. What is Bull's real first name?
(a) Wilbur.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Robert.
(d) James.
4. Where does Ben spend dinner after the basketball game?
(a) At Toomer's.
(b) At a friend's house.
(c) With his family.
(d) In his room.
5. Where does Bull take Ben after breakfast?
(a) The Marine base.
(b) The airport.
(c) Biddle Island Marine Training Depot.
(d) The basketball courts.
6. What is surprising about the house the Meechams are to live in this time?
(a) It is officer's quarters.
(b) It is a rented, civilian home rather than base housing.
(c) It is bigger than most base housing.
(d) It is near the high school.
7. 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 about their own peace of mind on the trip.
(c) They are worried that Bull's blood pressure will become too high if the children annoy him.
(d) They are concerned the children could hurt one another's feelings.
8. What does Lillian suggest Bull do when he meets with Varney?
(a) Treat him the same as he did in boot camp.
(b) Treat him the respect his rank demands.
(c) Treat him like a brother.
(d) Treat him with the distain he deserves.
9. What song do the Meecham children make fun of behind Bull's back?
(a) Deck the Halls.
(b) Silent Night.
(c) The Marine Corps Hymn.
(d) Sweet Home Alabama.
10. What is the name of the Meecham family dog?
(a) Broccoli.
(b) Spot.
(c) Okra.
(d) Buddy.
11. What is unusual about the lawyer Bull befriends at Hobie's?
(a) He is bald.
(b) He is blind.
(c) He only has one leg.
(d) He only has one hand.
12. How does Bull insist his men treat him?
(a) Like a friend.
(b) LIke a respected pilot.
(c) Like the best fighter pilot in the squad.
(d) Like a god.
13. Why does the barber give the boys a military buzz cut?
(a) The barber thinks the boy's are new recruits.
(b) The barber does not know how to give another type of hair cut.
(c) The barber does it as a practical joke.
(d) The barber insists on following the colonel's instructions.
14. Where do Ben and Toomer go the Saturday after they meet?
(a) To play baseball.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Golfing.
(d) To play pickup basketball.
15. What does Bull not tolerate with either his men or his family?
(a) Poor hygiene.
(b) Poor morale.
(c) Disrespect.
(d) Laziness.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where did Lillian learn about Bull's flight to Cuba?
2. Who does Lillian encourage Bull to play around with?
3. With whom does Bull meet after the ceremony in Chapter 12?
4. What type of man does Bull claim he respects the most?
5. Why does Bull arrange for Ben to take Ansley Matthews on a date?
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