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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of the Armed Forces does Kris Kristofferson join?
(a) The Navy.
(b) The Air Force.
(c) The Marines.
(d) The Army.

2. Besides being a cook, what other job does Harlan do at the small restaurant in Chapter 54?
(a) He is the manager.
(b) He is a waiter.
(c) He washes dishes.
(d) He washes bottles.

3. Who are the victims of the crime discussed in Chapter 48?
(a) Train passengers.
(b) Bank tellers.
(c) An elderly couple.
(d) Tourists.

4. How long does James manage to keep the secret from people in Chapter 71?
(a) Her entire army career.
(b) Half of her army career.
(c) One-quarter of her army career.
(d) Three-quarters of her army career.

5. What is the original intent of the song being sung during wars in Chapter 62?
(a) To pass the time.
(b) To mislead the enemy.
(c) To scare the enemy.
(d) To inspire the troops.

6. What country is the piano player from in Chapter 71?
(a) Italy.
(b) Russia.
(c) Poland.
(d) Germany.

7. What ailment does John treat a man for in Dallas in Chapter 59?
(a) A broken leg.
(b) A broken arm.
(c) A headache.
(d) A bad tooth.

8. How many other prisoners escape with Churchill in Chapter 47?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

9. How much is Harlan's social security check in Chapter 54?
(a) One hundred and five dollars.
(b) Two hundred and five dollars.
(c) Ninety- five dollars.
(d) One hundred and fifty five dollars.

10. As mentioned in Chapter 62, during which which war is the song sung by the British soldiers?
(a) The Crimean War.
(b) The Boer War.
(c) The Revolutionary War.
(d) The French Revolution.

11. Where do the Texas and Mexican armies meet in Chapter 42?
(a) Costa Mesa.
(b) Valle Vista.
(c) San Jacinto.
(d) San Bernardino.

12. What instrument does Einstein play in Chapter 63?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Piano.
(c) Drums.
(d) Violin.

13. What type of dog is Bob in Chapter 64?
(a) Saint Bernard.
(b) Bulldog.
(c) Terrier.
(d) Golden Retriever.

14. What is Bill trying to make with the wood shavings in Chapter 66?
(a) Musical instruments.
(b) Fuel.
(c) Insulation.
(d) Arrows.

15. What is Cesar's mother certain her son will become in Chapter 46?
(a) An actor.
(b) A writer.
(c) An artist.
(d) A doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Lucy's father a senator in Chapter 58?

2. What insect's nest provides important paper-making clues in Chapter 57?

3. When does George cash his check in Chapter 52?

4. With what is Cesar's last name from the story in Chapter 46 associated?

5. What reveals the source of the damage done to the Maine in Chapter 67?

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