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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Jack respond to the opinions of those under his command?
(a) He only listened to the officers under his command.
(b) He thought that other ideas were ridiculous.
(c) He refused to listen to them.
(d) He was interested in hearing them and truly listened.

2. How many planes on the USS Forrestal were destroyed?
(a) 0.
(b) Over 50.
(c) 5.
(d) Over 20.

3. What happened to the packages John's wife sent?
(a) She never sent any.
(b) The Vietnamese took the packages so John never received them.
(c) Nothing.
(d) They came to him opened with items missing.

4. What did John do when he joined the other soldiers after solitary?
(a) Cried.
(b) Asked them to leave him alone.
(c) Laughed.
(d) Talked non-stop.

5. What were John's parents informed regarding his situation?
(a) They were told that he was gravely injured and would probably die.
(b) They were told he was completely fine.
(c) They were told that he was gravely injured, yet would survive.
(d) They were told he was dead.

6. What happened to John's plane when he was in Corpus Christi Bay?
(a) The rudder broke off.
(b) The engine quit.
(c) The landing gears were stuck.
(d) He lost his steering controls.

7. What did John do while in solitary?
(a) Yelled at the guards.
(b) Pray.
(c) Went on a starvation diet.
(d) Exercise.

8. Why did the Vietnamese take John to the hospital?
(a) They didn't.
(b) He asked them to.
(c) It was common protocol for prisoners of war.
(d) They found out his father was an Admiral.

9. How did Bob react to John's actions?
(a) He refused to talk with him.
(b) He told John he was forever indebted to him.
(c) He responded in a humorous manner.
(d) He punched John.

10. Jack's mom told John after the war that she would hear Jack doing what in his study?
(a) Typing madly.
(b) Throwing things.
(c) Crying.
(d) Praying.

11. After John ejected from his plane, what we he even more determined to do?
(a) Become an aircraft mechanic.
(b) Take more flying lessons.
(c) Get to Vietnam.
(d) Quit the military.

12. 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 thought they were stupid.
(c) He was angry at them because everyone was punished for their thoughtless actions.
(d) They were like lanterns leading the way with their honor, courage, and faith.

13. How did John feel about signing a statement of confession?
(a) He said he would sign if the other prisoners did, too.
(b) He refused to sign.
(c) He did it, and regretted the action for his whole life.
(d) He knew his signature meant nothing since it was under duress so he signed without hesitation.

14. What did the guard draw in the dirt at Christmas?
(a) His name.
(b) A swastika.
(c) A cross.
(d) A manger.

15. How did the pilots feel about the orders they were given?
(a) They refused to follow them.
(b) They were frustrated.
(c) They thought the decisions were wise.
(d) They were angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jack do to ensure his son's release?

2. How did John feel about the Committee of Liaison with Families of Servicemen Detained in North Vietnam?

3. What did John get more serious about during his second cruise on the USS Intrepid?

4. What did Johnny Apple write?

5. How did Jack react to wartime situations that became personal?

(see the answer keys)

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