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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why is Lowell directed to the MacDill Air Force Base?
(a) Because they need help landing planes.
(b) Because he is being deployed.
(c) Because of a naval blockade.
(d) Because the president told him to.

2. In Chapter 7, why doesn't Craig buy a uniform?
(a) Because he plans on resigning.
(b) Because he doesn't have the money.
(c) Because he is switching branches.
(d) Because they gave him the wrong rank uniform.

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

4. In Chapter 2, what does Denn discuss with the military people?
(a) The development of weapons.
(b) The rebuilding of Vietnam.
(c) The loss of funding for the war.
(d) The invasion of Cuba.

5. In Chapter 2, what does Denn say surprises him about the military?
(a) How lazy they are when they are off-duty.
(b) How much help they need with their investments.
(c) How well trained they are.
(d) How much politics is involved.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Boone say about Howard's treatment of Harke?

2. What year is it when the trains are ordered back to Fort Hood at the end of the missile crisis?

3. How is Brockley Air Force Base's location defined by people in the military?

4. Why is Lowell told to go into the Boot Strap Program?

5. Why do the chiefs meet after the missile crisis?

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