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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, "The Last Word".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is founding director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in charge of enemy counts and evaluating targets in Vietnam?
(a) Lieutenant-General Brent Carroll.
(b) Lieutenant-General Brian Carroll.
(c) Lieutenant-General James Carroll.
(d) Lieutenant-General Joseph F. Carroll.

2. To what is the author resistant?
(a) Christianity.
(b) His father.
(c) Authority.
(d) The military.

3. Mary drives the children to pick Joseph up at night. What does she do on the way home?
(a) Visits friends.
(b) Picks up dinner.
(c) Drives along the Potomac.
(d) Gives them a tour of Washington.

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

5. Why does James keep secret that he met and was kissed by Pope John XXIII?
(a) He feels guilty about advantages he receives.
(b) No one is allowed to know.
(c) He does not think anyone would believe him.
(d) He is shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Pope's speech ends in French. What does it translate to in English?

2. For what are students at this university notorious?

3. What does Joseph ask of his son at Christmas dinner, 1965?

4. What must Father Carroll do to be released from his vows?

5. For what does James' father never forgive himself?

(see the answer key)

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