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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, The Crew: Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jack think the army never questioned his age?
(a) He has a mustache.
(b) He is a large boy.
(c) He speaks very eloquently.
(d) They just don't care.

2. What does Jack learn about parachutes?
(a) To not rely on his parachute.
(b) How to strap it on and when to pull the chord.
(c) How to put a parachute together.
(d) To never forget his parachute.

3. When he is waiting for the officer to arrive during flight training. what type of plane does Jack wait in the shade of?
(a) B-5.
(b) B-29.
(c) B-18.
(d) B-17.

4. Why does Jack not get any mail?
(a) He does not have any family or friends.
(b) His family is upset with him and will not write.
(c) He could not tell his family where he is because of the risk of getting caught in his lie about his age.
(d) He told his family and friends not to write him.

5. Where did Jack meet his fellow solider Chuckie?
(a) Elementary School.
(b) Gunnery School.
(c) High School.
(d) Flight School.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jack nervous about what he says and does around his crew?

2. While up in the air for the first time, what does Jack imagine?

3. Who does Jack smoke a cigarette with while waiting for the officers to arrive?

4. Who are the other soldiers that Jack and his crew go through training with?

5. What does everyone look forward to during training?

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