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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why can't Craig resign in Chapter 7?
(a) The Colonel isn't in his office.
(b) He decides against it.
(c) He doesn't meet the qualifications.
(d) He oversleeps.

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

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

5. In Chapter 6, why is the military planning a mission?
(a) Because they had a ship captured.
(b) Because they found Vietcong supplies.
(c) Because they were threatened.
(d) Because they need to take captives.

6. Which camp is known as "Foo Two"?
(a) Camp 17.
(b) Camp 7.
(c) Camp 3.
(d) Camp 1.

7. What year is it when the trains are ordered back to Fort Hood at the end of the missile crisis?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1965.

8. In Chapter 6, who is patrolling Soc Trang?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The Army.
(d) The Marines.

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

10. What finally makes Lemper warm up to Lowell?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Lowell's experience.
(c) The fact that Lowell knows Wallace.
(d) Lowell's landing of the plane at MacDill.

11. What does Hanrahan do before exiting the plane in Chapter 2?
(a) Yells as he opens the door.
(b) Wishes everyone luck.
(c) Puts on his hat.
(d) Says a prayer.

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

13. Who does Lemper ask to send Lowell to Cuba with him if they go?
(a) Jiggs.
(b) Harke.
(c) Minor.
(d) Howard.

14. Where is the bank located that Denn works for?
(a) Sioux Falls.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Detroit.
(d) Omaha.

15. In Chapter 4, why does Lowell learn he can't put tanks on rail cars?
(a) Because of the weight.
(b) Because of the laws.
(c) Because of politics.
(d) Because of the cost.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what does Denn plan to do with the investment bankers?

2. What month is it in Chapter 6?

3. Why is Craig pleased to be injured in Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 2, why is Lowell directed to the MacDill Air Force Base?

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

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