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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 4, what does Harke think of an invasion of Cuba?

2. In Chapter 2, what does Denn say surprises him about the military?

3. Which camp is known as "Foo Two"?

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

5. Why can't Craig resign in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 3, what does Crowley learn?

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

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

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

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

9. What is John Denn doing in Chapter 2?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use descriptive passages in this novel? Is this effective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author use actual historical facts in this novel? How does this technique affect the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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

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