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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. In Chapter 2, what does Denn plan to do with the investment bankers?

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

3. What Special Forces Group is Crowley's to be sent to McCall?

4. In Chapter 2, what does Lowell learn about Cuba?

5. In Chapter 3, what is Hanrahan wearing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is John Denn doing in Chapter 2?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Foo Two attacked?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the theme of secrecy in this novel and how it affects the development of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Examine how dialogue is used to develop character in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

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

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