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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, "Joy to My Youth".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one reason why James receives the ROTC award?
(a) No one else deserves the award.
(b) He is a good pilot.
(c) He bribes the Commander.
(d) He wears his father's shoes shined by the General's orderlies.

2. How does this chapter compare to the conflicted and painful opening chapter?
(a) It is a sad chapter.
(b) This section is uplifting.
(c) It is a disappointing chapter.
(d) This section is similar in feelng.

3. In 1959, why does the Pope convene an Ecumenical Council?
(a) To change the Bible.
(b) To meet with members of other religions.
(c) To refresh the Church.
(d) To meet new priests.

4. His senior year Homecoming Day game is with what city?
(a) Hamburg.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) Stockholm.

5. What type of student is James in high school?
(a) A musician.
(b) A "C" student.
(c) A member of Glee Club.
(d) An "A" student.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Catholics call the Chapel?

2. In Irish Chicago of that day, what does a refusal to become a priest after twelve years of seminary make Joe Carroll?

3. World War II is ongoing, and where is Joe assigned?

4. Silence during their ride home does what between James and his father?

5. What does Joe stay in for twenty-five years rather than the six months originally expected?

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