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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did John feel during the months after the Vietnamese offered his release?
(a) He lived in trepidation.
(b) He was happy with his choice.
(c) He felt at peace.
(d) He regretted his choice.

2. What did Jack do to ensure his son's release?
(a) He gave money to the Vietnamese.
(b) He wrote letters to the Vietnamese government.
(c) He sent soldiers to free his son.
(d) Nothing.

3. How did John McCain remember his grandfather?
(a) As a hero.
(b) As an autocratic presence.
(c) As a remote stranger.
(d) As a small man that lived large.

4. How did John feel about the soldiers who tried to escape and participated in forms of resistance?
(a) He wished he had their bravery.
(b) He was angry at them because everyone was punished for their thoughtless actions.
(c) They were like lanterns leading the way with their honor, courage, and faith.
(d) He thought they were stupid.

5. What did the Air Force major say to John about his time in Korea?
(a) He talked about how they managed to evade the enemy.
(b) He talked about the importance of the code talking.
(c) He talked about his experiences as a POW.
(d) He talked about surviving on very little food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jack command during World War II?

2. What were John's parents informed regarding his situation?

3. What job did John McCain's father have?

4. What strength did McCain's mother have that helped the family?

5. What award did John Sidney McCain Sr. get for fighting to save damaged destroyers?

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