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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Joe Carroll work to support his family?
(a) In a bank.
(b) For the Chicago Tribune.
(c) In a bar.
(d) In the Chicago stockyards.

2. How does James interpret the experiences of their lives in Christian terms?
(a) Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.
(b) As the cross they must bear.
(c) They no not what they do.
(d) Those without sin cast the first stone.

3. The author reflects on perceptions that he and his father give up worlds they love. Why?
(a) For their country.
(b) For war.
(c) For what they want.
(d) For peace.

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

5. What does Joe junior undergo a dozen of over the next fifteen years?
(a) Operations.
(b) Therapy sessions.
(c) Acupuncture appointments.
(d) Hypnosis.

6. Joe and Mary Carroll have how many brothers and sisters?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Twelve.

7. 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 meet new priests.
(d) To refresh the Church.

8. What does James learn about religious faith?
(a) It brings families together.
(b) It is healing.
(c) It helps one understand life.
(d) It involves suffering and unhappiness.

9. 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 James Carroll.
(c) Lieutenant-General Brian Carroll.
(d) Lieutenant-General Joseph F. Carroll.

10. Father Carroll affirms whose power?
(a) The United States.
(b) Beezelbub.
(c) His power.
(d) Yahweh.

11. Who is the newly-ordained priest?
(a) Patrick Hughes.
(b) Joseph Carroll.
(c) The author.
(d) Edgar Hoover.

12. He finishes preaching his first sermon by reaffirming General Lemay's SAC motto. What is that motto?
(a) "Military is mighty."
(b) "War is our craft."
(c) "Peace is our profession."
(d) "Et tu Brute."

13. What does being a priest preaching his first sermon make apparent about James?
(a) His fear.
(b) His love of his country.
(c) His power.
(d) His cowardice.

14. Where is the Chapel located?
(a) On the south side of the Potomac River.
(b) On the west side of the Potomac River.
(c) On the east side of the Potomac River.
(d) On the north side of the Potomac River.

15. Who is a sexual image ideal for the author?
(a) J. Edgar Hoover.
(b) Frank Sinatra.
(c) Marilyn Monroe.
(d) Elvis Presley.

Short Answer Questions

1. James recalls that by 1993, he no longer fears nuclear war. Why?

2. Joe junior is struck with what illness?

3. How does Joe feel about leaving the seminary?

4. In his year at Georgetown University what is the author named?

5. Where does the author secretly throw his Georgetown University prize?

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