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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Christ tell the guys about the music they are hearing?
(a) It's from the military band.
(b) It's a new type of rock and roll.
(c) It's music to heal them.
(d) It's the music of death.

2. What does Laurette give Joe for a graduation present?
(a) A pair of gold cuff links.
(b) A silk tie.
(c) A ring.
(d) A plush bathrobe.

3. In his fourth year what does Joe feel that is different?
(a) He feels bustling and chattering in his room.
(b) He can feel more of the nurses' hands on him.
(c) He can feel he's outside.
(d) He begins to be able to feel his legs.

4. What is Joe's thought about the question?
(a) He is terrible.
(b) He doesn't want to give his name.
(c) He wants to go home.
(d) He wants out.

5. What month and year was Joe injured?
(a) June, 1918.
(b) September, 1918.
(c) April, 1917.
(d) March, 1919.

6. What does Joe think he'll probably do even in his sleep?
(a) Know when the nurse comes in.
(b) Keep tapping.
(c) Keep seeing the past.
(d) Feel the sunrise.

7. Why doesn't Joe see Laurette after graduation?
(a) She is on vacation and his family moves.
(b) He has fallen in love with Diane.
(c) She doesn't want to see him.
(d) He has decided to wait for marriage.

8. What do Joe and Flannigan often do together?
(a) Have sex.
(b) Go to the library.
(c) Have breakfast.
(d) Steal from a store.

9. What is the new nurse writing on Joe's chest?
(a) Merry Christmas.
(b) Who are you.
(c) The war is over.
(d) Happy Easter.

10. To what does Joe compare himself?
(a) A chloroformed frog, helpless yet alive.
(b) God.
(c) The President.
(d) The newborn baby.

11. What does the man tell Joe when the man returns?
(a) The authorities will give it some thought.
(b) It is against regulations.
(c) That is a great idea.
(d) It is being arranged right now.

12. What does talking to Lucky bring Joe?
(a) Peace and less loneliness.
(b) A desire to be a good soldier.
(c) Homesickness.
(d) A desire for Kareen.

13. In Joe's dream what can Jesus do?
(a) Anything but hit a twelve.
(b) Miracles.
(c) Restore Joe's arms and legs.
(d) Serve brandy.

14. Who comes in with the nurse?
(a) A man who knows Morse Code.
(b) A doctor.
(c) Another nurse.
(d) A priest.

15. What does Joe think about life?
(a) It is eternal.
(b) It is good to be alive.
(c) Life is great.
(d) It is wasted.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does he name the days of the week and months?

2. What do the Americans wish they were drinking?

3. What is the first question asked of Joe?

4. What does Joe ask?

5. What is Joe's concern about asking for something?

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