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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 does Craig find when he first goes to his new apartment in Chapter 7?
(a) A typewriter.
(b) Novels.
(c) Liquor.
(d) New clothes.

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

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

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

5. How does Craig feel about military life in relation to his marriage?
(a) He says it made him want a divorce.
(b) He says it makes Ursula jealous.
(c) He says it isn't fair to Ursula.
(d) He says it made his marriage stronger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in Chapter 5 after Boone talks about Howard and Harke?

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

3. In Chapter 3, who is said to be in charge should there be a Cuban invasion?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Craig tries to resign in Chapter 7?

2. In Chapter 5, how do the other characters react to Harke's dismissal?

3. How do the Vietnamese thwart attempts of an invasion in Chapter 6?

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

5. What happens when the Russians agree to remove their missiles from Cuba?

6. In Chapter 2, what complications arise with Cuba?

7. What is happening when Foo Two is attacked?

8. In Chapter 3, what do Jiggs and Boone explain to the other men?

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

10. In Chapter 5, what complicates Lowell's job?

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