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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The dozen or soldiers that the narrator is a part of are acting as what team in Chapter 2?
(a) The insertion team.
(b) The lead team.
(c) The flex team.
(d) The fourth team.

2. Private Perry’s mother says in her letter in Chapter 7 that she saw on television that a white Baptist church where was preparing food and stuff to send to the troops?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Texas.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) Georgia.

3. In the letter that Private Perry receives from his mother in Chapter 7, she relates that what individual at church didn’t believe Perry was in the army because he was too young?
(a) Sister Anderson.
(b) Sister Watkins.
(c) Sister Ross.
(d) Sister Jenkins.

4. What health condition does Private Perry mention his father has and is not watching in Chapter 7?
(a) A heart murmur.
(b) Epilepsy.
(c) High blood pressure.
(d) Stomach ulcers.

5. Private Perry’s mother says in her letter in Chapter 7 that something is finally being done with the buildings on what street?
(a) Anderson Street.
(b) Kennedy Street.
(c) Lenox Avenue.
(d) Park Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jonesy say that Oprah Winfrey got her name in Chapter 9?

2. Sergeant Harris is described in Chapter 2 as “a black soldier who had switched to Civil Affairs from” where?

3. What is the name of the song that Jonesy writes about the sandstorm in Chapter 4?

4. What is the name of the woman who speaks English and has invited Captain Miller and the others to tea in Chapter 9?

5. What is the name of Private Perry’s mother?

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