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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. What is the center of Ravenel's gossip community?
(a) Mac's Diner.
(b) Hobie's Grill.
(c) The post office.
(d) The library.

5. What does Ben get in trouble for during Catechism class?
(a) Not reading the Bible.
(b) Passing funny notes with Mary Anne.
(c) Objecting to Sister Loretta Marie's opinions.
(d) Using offensive language.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bull refuse to tell Lillian more about his mission over Cuba?

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

3. Who does Bull admire that surprises Lillian?

4. Where did Lillian learn about Bull's flight to Cuba?

5. How do the children react to Bull's injury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the Marine Corps Hymn to Bull? To the Meecham children?

2. What does Bull want his daughter's to be as adults? How does this correspond with Mary Anne's opinion of her own future prospects?

3. What happens on Ben's date with Ansley?

4. Why does Bull begin having breakfast at Hobie's Grill?

5. Why are the Meecham children less than enthusiastic about their father's return after a year's deployment?

6. Why do both the Meecham children's mother and grandmother plead with the children to behave on the road trip to South Carolina?

7. Why does Bull sign his children up for Catechism classes?

8. Why does Mary Anne believe neither she nor Ben will ever be writers?

9. Why does Bull refuse to discuss with Lillian his assignment to fly over Cuba?

10. On the first day of school, who goads Ben into fighting with Red Pettus? Why?

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