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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lowell's plane surrounded by military police when it lands in Chapter 2?
(a) Because it is a civilian plane.
(b) Because he is a threat.
(c) Because they didn't announce their landing.
(d) Because the plane is in distress.

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

3. What happens when Lowell's plane approaches MacDill Air Force Base in Chapter 2?
(a) They are forced to land on the grass.
(b) A storm kicks up.
(c) They are told they can't land.
(d) They have to refuel.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hanrahan do before exiting the plane in Chapter 2?

2. After the missile crisis ends, when do the chiefs meet in Virginia?

3. What did the building used to be that now houses the Headquarters of the XVIII Airborne Corps?

4. Where is the headquarters for Operation Monte Christo?

5. Why doesn't Howard fire Harke from his position?

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