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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is surprising about the house the Meechams are to live in this time?
(a) It is near the high school.
(b) It is officer's quarters.
(c) It is bigger than most base housing.
(d) It is a rented, civilian home rather than base housing.

2. Why does Bull attack a young corporal in the bathroom?
(a) Bull dislikes all corporals.
(b) Bull thought the young man was disrespectful.
(c) Bull dislikes this corporal.
(d) Bull mistook the young man for Colonel Hedgepath.

3. What does Bull tell the kids in his speech?
(a) That they should be patient, it takes time to adjust to a new place.
(b) That they should not try to make friends.
(c) That they should be stars in their new community.
(d) That they should try to do their best.

4. Who comes to the Meecham house in Chapter 8?
(a) Bull's second in command.
(b) Varney.
(c) Their neighbor, Earline Grantham.
(d) A neighbohood child.

5. Why does the barber give the boys a military buzz cut?
(a) The barber does it as a practical joke.
(b) The barber insists on following the colonel's instructions.
(c) The barber does not know how to give another type of hair cut.
(d) The barber thinks the boy's are new recruits.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Bull is bored?

2. What does Lillian tell Bull will prevent him from being promoted to General?

3. Who is Bull Meecham?

4. What game does Bull play with his children?

5. What animal do Ben and Toomer see laying eggs?

(see the answer key)

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