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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Brockley Air Force Base's location defined by people in the military?
(a) Ideal.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Troublesome.

2. Why does Lowell say he keeps an alarm system in his apartment with Ursula?
(a) Because he has valuables.
(b) Because it came with the apartment.
(c) Because it is a dangerous neighborhood.
(d) Because he works with classified information.

3. How does Craig feel about military life in relation to his marriage?
(a) He says it isn't fair to Ursula.
(b) He says it made his marriage stronger.
(c) He says it made him want a divorce.
(d) He says it makes Ursula jealous.

4. Why do the chiefs meet after the missile crisis?
(a) To discuss what went wrong.
(b) To discuss a way to cover their tracks.
(c) To hand out awards.
(d) To give raises in ranks.

5. In Chapter 2, what does Lowell learn about Cuba?
(a) Their need of supplies.
(b) The boats they captured.
(c) The missiles they are in possession of.
(d) Their president being assassinated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who commands the XVIII Airborne Corps base?

2. Why does Denn visit a South Dakota farm in Chapter 2?

3. In Chapter 2, what does Denn say surprises him about the military?

4. Which community does Felter work as a liaison for?

5. What skill is Smitherman's group best known for?

(see the answer key)

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