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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Lemper feel about Lowell solving the transportation problem?
(a) Angry.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Proud.
(d) Confused.

3. Where is MacDill located?
(a) Texas.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) Florida.
(d) Mississippi.

4. In Chapter 3, who is said to be in charge should there be a Cuban invasion?
(a) Hanrahan.
(b) Craig.
(c) Boone.
(d) Lowell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lowell hurt his knee in Chapter 11?

2. Why is it surprising that Dorothy Simms accepts the plane ride with Lowell in Chapter 9?

3. Who does Lowell and his group spend the night with in Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 8, what position is Lowell supposed to be filling?

5. Why does Craig fly the helicopter in Chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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