How to talk to veterans about war By Wes Moore 2014

What did the author realize after staying at the military school for a while?

• The author realized that they were growing up.

• The author realized that they enjoyed the structure of the school.

• The author realized that they were part of something bigger.

• All of the above.

Why did the author need parental permission to join the Army?

• The author was under 18 years old.

• The author needed financial support.

• The author was still in high school.

• The author needed a recommendation letter.

What significant event changed the context of the author's occupation?

• The author's graduation from high school.

• The author's completion of basic training.

• The events of 9/11.

• The author's promotion to a higher rank.

What did the author think about while deciding what they wanted to do after high school?

• The author thought about the people they respected and admired.

• The author thought about the financial benefits of different careers.

• The author thought about the location of different colleges.

• The author thought about the difficulty of different jobs.

What did the author do after receiving a scholarship to go overseas?

• The author went to study and live in England.

• The author decided to stay in the United States.

• The author joined a different branch of the military.

• The author declined the scholarship.

What was the author's initial reaction to hearing the statement 'Thank you for your service' after 9/11?

• Pride

• Confusion

• Anger

• Gratitude

The author felt _____ about being the only person without a combat patch during his first deployment.

Why did the author and his soldiers sign up for the military according to the text?

• For adventure

• For patriotism

• For financial stability

• For family tradition

What does the word 'deploy' mean as used in the text?

• To move, position, or distribute so as to make ready or effective for a particular purpose

• To finish a task

• To return from a mission

• To sign up for the military

What does the word 'naively' mean as used in the text?

• Done in a way that shows a lack of knowledge, experience, or judgment

• Done with great skill

• Done with full understanding

• Done with malicious intent