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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Part 1, Chapter 6, what does Billy try to convince Dr. Rivers?
(a) He sees ghosts.
(b) He has a French lover.
(c) He wants to die.
(d) Fighting is good for him.

2. What does Njiru cure a woman of in Dr. Rivers presence?
(a) Hernia.
(b) Worms.
(c) Diarrhea.
(d) Constipation.

3. What is Billy waiting for at the beginning of the novel?
(a) To fly a fighter jet.
(b) To return to France to fight.
(c) For a letter from his fiance.
(d) An apology from his mistress.

4. What war does Billy want to fight in?
(a) The French and Indian War.
(b) WWI.
(c) WWII.
(d) The Korean War.

5. How does Billy feel when he arrives in France?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Angry.
(d) Excited.

6. What does Mitchell focus on while questioning Billy?
(a) His bravery.
(b) His loyalty to his unit.
(c) His love for his country.
(d) His asthma and prior attacks.

7. What does Dr. Rivers reminisce about?
(a) His childhood.
(b) The man he saved.
(c) The one who got away.
(d) His time in the war.

8. What does Billy label his fellow soldiers?
(a) Traitors to land and sea.
(b) Cowards.
(c) Fighters until the end.
(d) Ghosts in the making.

9. Who does Mitchell question Billy in front of?
(a) The captain.
(b) His mother.
(c) His fiancee.
(d) The military board.

10. At the beginning of the novel, what is Billy afraid of becoming?
(a) A defector.
(b) A general in the army.
(c) A munitions worker.
(d) A dishonor to his counrty.

11. Who is Dr. Rivers named after?
(a) The barber.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His uncle.
(d) The president.

12. Who has children with a native?
(a) Crockett.
(b) Brennan.
(c) Hocart.
(d) Josh Brown.

13. In Bradford, what type of woman does Billy meet?
(a) Dancer.
(b) Lady of the evening.
(c) Gypsy.
(d) Female officer.

14. What title is Billy given in Part 2, Chapter 9?
(a) Officer Strong.
(b) Tank Officer.
(c) Lead Officer.
(d) Gas Officer.

15. What makes it hard for Elinor to walk when she meets Billy?
(a) Weight.
(b) Gout.
(c) Red high heels.
(d) A sprained ankle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the price for a white woman for sale?

2. What color is the tint of Sarah's face, due to her work?

3. Who does Ada live with?

4. Where does Billy meet up with Charles Manning?

5. Dr. Rivers is willing to treat Ian Moffet's problem, in spite of what?

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