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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Slip Away.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While looking at pictures in his mother's bedroom, who is missing in all of the photos?
(a) David and his father.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Russell.
(d) His grandmother.

2. According to David, who is the only one who can save his father?
(a) His father.
(b) God.
(c) No one can save him.
(d) David.

3. During David's nightmares, how does he see his mother?
(a) Standing like a statue at the end of a hall.
(b) In a grave.
(c) Holding her arms out to welcome him into an embrace.
(d) In a hospital room.

4. After examining David, what does the nurse come to find out is David's real injury?
(a) A bruised esophagus.
(b) A crushed nasal passage.
(c) A swollen Adam's apple.
(d) A crushed larynx.

5. Why does David refuse to say anything bad about his mother to the nurse?
(a) Because he claims no one wins against her.
(b) Because she will die.
(c) Because she is sick.
(d) Because she will deny everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the hospital, what story does David tell his father so that he can talk to him without worrying what to say?

2. Much to David's surprise, how long has his father been in the hospital?

3. Who is David's aviation mentor?

4. Why is there no casket at the funeral of David's father?

5. Instead of going out during time off from the Air Force, what does David do?

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