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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. In Chapter 6, where is the mission the military is readying themselves for?
(a) A delta.
(b) A jungle.
(c) The mainland.
(d) An island.

2. In Chapter 3, what does Lowell tell Lemper?
(a) That he has to leave.
(b) That he is the boss.
(c) That he will help.
(d) That he refuses to work with him.

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

4. Why do the chiefs meet after the missile crisis?
(a) To discuss a way to cover their tracks.
(b) To hand out awards.
(c) To give raises in ranks.
(d) To discuss what went wrong.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does the Navy plane do to the camp?

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

3. Where does Parker's family live?

4. In Chapter 3, what does Lemper point out as a problem area?

5. Where is the bank located that Denn works for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Brockley Air Force Base an ideal base?

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

3. What is happening when Foo Two is attacked?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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