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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hanrahan do before exiting the plane in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 5, what does Howard say he wants Lowell to do?

3. Where is Brockley Air Force Base located?

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

5. How are Parker and Craig related?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Foo Two attacked?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the message the author conveys about they social class system in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast at least two of the locations in this novel. Consider their purpose and affect on the characters and plot.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast at least two of the characters' feelings toward the military and service.

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