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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how late is Adam for the pheasant hunt?

2. In Chapter 4, how long does it take Sacha to drive to see Nic?

3. In Chapter 8, including her husband Kevin, how many soldiers does Patti Walker work with as Soldier Family Advocate?

4. In Chapter 7, since moving how many times has Amanda driven past her old house?

5. What platoon were Adam and James in?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Adam's job in Chapter 5, and where would he rather work instead?

2. In Chapter 7, who is Larry?

3. What type of things has Sally dealt with that makes her a good listener for Amanda?

4. How was Calvin McCloy injured and what injuries does he have?

5. How does Sascha react when Nic tells her about an incident from the war in Chapter 4?

6. In Chapter 3, what is the theory of the program that Tausolo goes through for his PTSD?

7. What does Sascha remember about Nic's behavior before he went to Pueblo?

8. How did Adam save Michael's life?

9. In Chapter 2, what did Amanda do for a while after she got the box with her husband's cremains?

10. What type of meetings does Chiarelli hold monthly with his commanders around the world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Adam is diagnosed with PTSD. How does PTSD affect Adam and his family? Are the effects of PTSD mostly positive or negative?

Essay Topic 2

Some people who try to help Tausolo do not offer the type of help that he really needs. Who are some of the people who want Tausolo to get better? How is the effectiveness of the help offered dependent upon the sensitivity or insensitivity of the person who is trying to help?

Essay Topic 3

General Chiarelli made mental health and suicide prevention a priority when he was vice chief of staff. What did General Chiarelli and others do to deal with mental health and suicide? Why is it so difficult to improve mental health and stop suicide?

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