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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the meeting in Chapter 8?
(a) The Pentagon.
(b) The Army's bunker.
(c) The Supreme Court.
(d) The White House.

2. Why doesn't Howard fire Harke from his position?
(a) There is no one else available to fill it.
(b) He has a contract.
(c) Howard likes Harke.
(d) He is the most qualified.

3. In Chapter 4, what does Harke think of an invasion of Cuba?
(a) He thinks it would be too expensive.
(b) He thinks his group is prepared for the challenge.
(c) He thinks it would be a disaster.
(d) He thinks it could earn him a third star.

4. In Chapter 4, what does Lemper say after watching Lowell work?
(a) To ask for clearance before starting any new projects.
(b) To keep doing what he is doing.
(c) That he deserves a raise.
(d) To stop all transport.

5. Who does Dorothy have take care of his children before leaving town with Lowell in Chapter 12?
(a) The MacMillans.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Babysitters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job title does Harke have?

2. What group is the meeting in Chapter 8 concerned with?

3. How does Lemper feel about Lowell solving the transportation problem?

4. In Chapter 12, why does Dorothy begin to ask questions?

5. In Chapter 4, why does Lowell learn he can't put tanks on rail cars?

(see the answer key)

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