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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in Chapter 5 after Boone talks about Howard and Harke?
(a) He is told to rethink his opinions.
(b) He is told to stay out of it.
(c) He is told to write it down.
(d) He is told he is correct.

2. Why does Lowell say he keeps an alarm system in his apartment with Ursula?
(a) Because it is a dangerous neighborhood.
(b) Because he works with classified information.
(c) Because it came with the apartment.
(d) Because he has valuables.

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

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

5. Where are many of Ursula's friend's from?
(a) East Germany.
(b) Poland.
(c) Russia.
(d) Finland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lowell think declaring an emergency is a good idea in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 2, what does Denn say surprises him about the military?

3. In Chapter 7, why doesn't Craig buy a uniform?

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

5. In Chapter 4, how does Howard react to Harke?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Harke relieved of his duties in Chapter 4?

2. In Chapter 3, what does Crowley learn?

3. How does Craig feel about his injuries in Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 2, why can't Lowell's plane land at MacDill?

5. In Chapter 6, what does Lowell decide to do career-wise?

6. In Chapter 4, what changes about Lemper's attitude toward Lowell?

7. In Chapter 6, what plans do the Marines make?

8. What does Lowell do when he is told he can't land at MacDill in Chapter 2?

9. What does Craig decide about his uniform in Chapter 7?

10. What happens after Parker ejects from the plane in Chapter 6?

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