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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. Why is Lowell's plane surrounded by military police when it lands in Chapter 2?

2. In Chapter 7, what does Craig reveal to Lowell about his personal life?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Foo Two attacked?

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

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

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

6. What does Smitherman tell Lowell about moving tanks in Chapter 4?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is this novel a genre novel? What genre is it? How does it fit into this description? What is the effect of this?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the development of the plot. Explain how the plot line and development are used to engage the reader.

Essay Topic 3

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

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