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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Parker and Craig related?

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

4. In Chapter 6, what did the Vietnamese do to the Mohawk?

5. In Chapter 6, who is patrolling Soc Trang?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Lowell get away with his emergency landing in Chapter 3?

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

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

6. How does Lowell try to get on Lemper's good side when they first meet?

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

8. What does Lowell do after talking to Smitherman in Chapter 4?

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

10. What is Lowell's room like in Ursula's apartment?

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