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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What talent does Eddie have that eventually helps him escape from prison during the war?
(a) He juggles.
(b) He's a comedian.
(c) He does magic tricks.
(d) He sings.

2. What does the Captain receive from Eddie?
(a) A medal of honor.
(b) Eddie's dog tags.
(c) Validation that the rest of the men made it out safely.
(d) Forgiveness for shooting him in the leg.

3. When is Chapter Three set?
(a) In Eddie's past.
(b) In the future.
(c) During the present.
(d) Before Eddie was born.

4. What promise did the Captain make?
(a) To come home from the war soon.
(b) To leave none of his men behind.
(c) To return Rabozzo's body to his home.
(d) To save many lives.

5. What color does Eddie see in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Gold.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the reader learn that Eddie and three other soldiers are being held?

2. How does the author portray Uncle Mickey in Chapter Two?

3. In Chapter Twelve, who beckons Eddie to come nearer?

4. Who calls Eddie to wish him a happy sixty-eighth birthday?

5. Where does Eddie wind up on his journey through death in Chapter Two?

(see the answer key)

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