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The Nuclear Age Quiz

Tim O'Brien

This Study Guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Nuclear Age.

The Nuclear Age by Tim O'Brien

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Chapters 10 - 11

Chapters 12 - 13

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The Nuclear Age Quiz

Tim O'Brien

This Study Guide consists of approximately 42 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Nuclear Age.

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What legal penalty does William face after he turns himself in for dodging the draft? (from Chapters 10 - 11)

A $20,000 fine.

Three months in jail, but it is eventually reduced to one month.

No penalty.

Six months in jail.

2.

What would William do in high school, attempting to convince his parents he went on dates? (from Chapters 1 - 4)

Had elaborate calls on the phone -- with nobody on the other line.

Paid a classmate to pretend to be his girlfriend at family dinners.

Tried out for the football team, since the football players got all the girls.

Plant fake smudges of lipstick on his shirt collars.

3.

Why do Sarah and Ned return to Montana in 1993? (from Chapters 12 - 13)

They, too, wish to begin the civilian life that William is leading.

Their business brought them there by pure coincidence.

They are hiding a stolen warhead from Ollie and Tina.

They are very concerned about Sarah's health, and want her to rest.

4.

What is the private reaction of William's mom and dad to the improvised shelter he made out of a Ping-Pong table? (from Chapters 1 - 4)

They ignore the shelter and William completely.

They laugh at it.

They become concerned about nuclear proliferation, and make plans to build their own shelter.

They argue and blame each other for having such an unusual child.

5.

How do Sarah and William begin their relationship? (from Chapters 5 - 7 )

Sarah becomes infatuated with William as she watches him play football.

William begins to tutor Sarah in match.

They are matched together during a game at a college dance when you find a dance partner with the lights out.

They are introduced to one another by their good mutual friend, Ned Rafferty.

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