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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Parker's family live?
(a) Kansas.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Iowa.
(d) Nebraska.

2. Why is Lowell told to go into the Boot Strap Program?
(a) So he can train others.
(b) So he can be punished.
(c) So he can refresh his knowledge.
(d) So he can be commissioned.

3. After the missile crisis ends, when do the chiefs meet in Virginia?
(a) Two weeks later.
(b) One month later.
(c) One week later.
(d) Two months later.

4. What do the Joint Chiefs of Staff hear in Chapter 1?
(a) Complaints from the citizens.
(b) Directions from their president.
(c) A new strategy plan.
(d) A list of injuries.

5. Why does Master Sergeant Petrofski need the guidance of a priest?
(a) Because it was recommended.
(b) Because he has been depressed.
(c) Because of his religious beliefs.
(d) Because he made the wrong decision during a battle.

6. In Chapter 6, what did the Vietnamese do to the Mohawk?
(a) Drilled holes in it.
(b) Burned it.
(c) Stole it.
(d) Bugged it.

7. Where is Brockley Air Force Base located?
(a) Alabama.
(b) Missouri.
(c) Florida.
(d) Mississippi.

8. What does Hanrahan say he was doing when Lowell made the decision to land the plane?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating.
(c) Giving Lowell directions.
(d) Reading.

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

10. In Chapter 5, who does Lowell meet with at Brockley Air Force Base?
(a) Roberts.
(b) Maidson.
(c) Jiggs.
(d) Winston.

11. 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.

12. How are Parker and Craig related?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) They are uncle and nephew.
(c) They are just good friends.
(d) They are cousins.

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

14. Why does Lowell think declaring an emergency is a good idea in Chapter 2?
(a) He proved how powerful he is.
(b) He got the attention he wanted.
(c) He was able to land at MacDill.
(d) He doesn't think it is a good idea.

15. In Chapter 1, what do the three Hueys do when they land at camp?
(a) Leave supplies.
(b) Take prisoners.
(c) Take the valuables.
(d) Take out the injured people.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, why does Parker eject from the plane?

2. How does Crowley respond to being moved to McCall?

3. In Chapter 5, what does Howard say he wants Lowell to do?

4. In Chapter 4, what does Harke think of an invasion of Cuba?

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

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