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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Wishful Thinking.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is David's "bunk buddy" in the Air Force?
(a) Mike.
(b) Randy.
(c) John.
(d) Scott.

3. While talking to his father in the hospital, why does David say he joined the Air Force?
(a) To become a fireman and honor his father.
(b) To get away from his mother.
(c) To follow the military motto and "be all that he can be."
(d) To become a pilot and prove that he can be successful.

4. Upon entering the hospital to see David's father, what does the smell remind him of?
(a) His mother's death.
(b) Being trapped in a bathroom during his abusive childhood.
(c) Being in the airplane bathroom.
(d) His grandmother's home.

5. Who does the enlisting sergeant compare David to?
(a) "Tex" Johnston.
(b) Chuck Yeager.
(c) John Boyd.
(d) Christopher Platte.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does David's mother come up with to cover up his injuries sustained from being pushed down the stairs?

2. Who is David's aviation mentor?

3. What is the name of David's social worker?

4. What does David think his father's admittance into the hospital will do for his family?

5. After basic training is completed, what position does David get in the Air Force?

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