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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are pilots mostly women?
(a) They have better control of their emotions.
(b) They have better reactions.
(c) They don't show off.
(d) They have better eyesight.

2. What university does Rico's father want him to attend?
(a) Karlov
(b) Oxford
(c) Cambridge
(d) Harvard

3. How much of a chance does the sergeant state that Carl and Rico have of achieving their goals?
(a) 12%
(b) 50%
(c) 5%
(d) 10%

4. Who does the girl quote when she says violence never settles anything?
(a) Her mother
(b) Dubois
(c) President Washington
(d) Her father

5. What is the penalty if Rico changes his mind?
(a) Public humiliation
(b) No second chance
(c) No Army protection
(d) No trips to Mars

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rico claim that training is as planned as?

2. Which two characters celebrate their birthdays?

3. Why does Rico's father not want Rico to enlist in the army?

4. What does Carmencita Ibanez want to become?

5. What does Rico feel about training looking back to it?

(see the answer key)

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