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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is it when the trains are ordered back to Fort Hood at the end of the missile crisis?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1962.

2. In Chapter 2, why is Lowell directed to the MacDill Air Force Base?
(a) Because he is being deployed.
(b) Because the president told him to.
(c) Because of a naval blockade.
(d) Because they need help landing planes.

3. In Chapter 6, why does Parker eject from the plane?
(a) There was a storm.
(b) The wing caught on fire.
(c) The hydrolic system was bad.
(d) The glass blew out.

4. In Chapter 4, why does Lowell learn he can't put tanks on rail cars?
(a) Because of the weight.
(b) Because of the cost.
(c) Because of the laws.
(d) Because of politics.

5. What does Hanrahan say he was doing when Lowell made the decision to land the plane?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating.
(c) Giving Lowell directions.
(d) Reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what does Harke say about the Joint Assault Force?

2. Which camp is known as "Foo Two"?

3. Why does Master Sergeant Petrofski need the guidance of a priest?

4. In Chapter 3, who is said to be in charge should there be a Cuban invasion?

5. In Chapter 4, what does Lemper say after watching Lowell work?

(see the answer key)

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