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Quiz about The Brotherhood of War Part 2

"The Brotherhood of War" Part 2 Quiz

This is my second quiz on this series, "The Brotherhood of War" by W.E.B. Griffin.

A multiple-choice quiz by bear67. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bear67

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,094

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Average

Avg Score
12 / 15

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658

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Question 1 of 15

1. According to the epilogue of the book "The Generals", which character was later elected to office? Hint

Craig Lowell

Bob Bellmon

Roxy MacMillan

Barbara Bellmon

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Question 2 of 15

2. From what war was Craig Lowell sent home in disgrace? Hint

Vietnam

The Faulkland Island Conflict

WW II

The Korean Conflict

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Question 3 of 15

3. In the final book, "Special Ops", who are they trying to catch? Hint

Ho Chi Minh

Che Guevera

Moa Zedong

Idi Amin

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Question 4 of 15

4. How did Phil Parker and Craig Lowell first meet? Hint

As foxhole mates in Korea.

As roommates at the Officer Basic Course at Ft. Knox.

In a holding cell at the sherrif's office.

At the Command, Staff, and General College at Ft. Leavenworth.

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Question 5 of 15

5. What does Craig Lowell call the medal he got in Greece? Hint

The Big Golden Saucer

That Old Thing

The Purple Beast

The Good Conduct Medal

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Question 6 of 15

6. Craig Lowell's battle scars were said to look like what? Hint

Wrinkled pudding skin

A Jackson Pollack painting

Angry zippers

Acne scars

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Question 7 of 15

7. What was the name of the top secret mission where MacMillan died? Hint

Operation Market Garden

Operation Just Cause

Operation Overlord

Operation Monte Cristo

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was Lowell's Military Occupational Specialty before he moved over to Aviation? Hint

Finance

Infantry

Armor

Artillery

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Question 9 of 15

9. Where did MacMillan, Felter, and Greer parachute into with the French Foreign Legion? Hint

Algiers

Soel

Morroco

Dien Bien Phu

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Question 10 of 15

10. What kind of plane did Craig Lowell buy when he was at the Command, Staff, and General school at Ft. Leavenworth? Hint

A Beechcraft

A Lockheed Constalation

A Piper Cub

An Aero Commander

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was Melody Dutton trying to do when her tour bus was blown up in Algiers? Hint

Running away from home

Joining a monestary

Taking a tour of the Mediterranean

Looking for Ed Greer

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Question 12 of 15

12. In the early days of Special Forces, how would somebody pick on the Green Berets? Hint

Saying that only crazy people jump out of planes

Calling them French

Calling them Girl Scouts

Asking them to paint you a picture

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Question 13 of 15

13. What was the original name of Task Force Lowell in Korea? Hint

Task Force Wasp

Task Force Kong

Task Force Bengal

Task Force Stinger

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Question 14 of 15

14. What gift does Craig Lowell give to Roxy and Mac MacMillan every Christmas? Hint

a BBQ grill

a fruitcake

blenders, toasters, and golf clubs

A bottle of perfume and a cannister of cigars

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Question 15 of 15

15. How are Craig Lowell and Geoff Craig related? Hint

They are step-brothers

They are cousins

They are uncle and nephew

They are not related

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to the epilogue of the book "The Generals", which character was later elected to office?

Answer: Barbara Bellmon

She was elected to two terms in the House of Representatives as a Republican for the state of California.

2. From what war was Craig Lowell sent home in disgrace?

Answer: The Korean Conflict

This was for two reasons;
1. He was involved in a sex scandal with a USO entertainer.
2. He testified on behalf of Phil Parker, whom the brass wanted to hang out to dry.

3. In the final book, "Special Ops", who are they trying to catch?

Answer: Che Guevera

Most of the well known characters only make minor appearances in this book.

4. How did Phil Parker and Craig Lowell first meet?

Answer: As roommates at the Officer Basic Course at Ft. Knox.

Phil taught Craig how to get a refrigerator for their room by bribing the supply sergeant with scotch, bourbon, and gin.

5. What does Craig Lowell call the medal he got in Greece?

Answer: The Big Golden Saucer

It was awarded to him by the King of Greece.

6. Craig Lowell's battle scars were said to look like what?

Answer: Angry zippers

He was embarrassed about the scars, and told Phil Parker that he got hurt backing into a fan.

7. What was the name of the top secret mission where MacMillan died?

Answer: Operation Monte Cristo

Operations Overlord and Market Garden were, respectively D-Day and the invasion of Holland. Operation Just Cause was the ousting of Manuel Noriega. Operation Monte Cristo was a POW rescue mission, in Vietnam.

8. What was Lowell's Military Occupational Specialty before he moved over to Aviation?

Answer: Armor

As an Armor officer, he was the commander of Task Force Lowell in Korea. He was also on the Armor Board at Fort Knox, which was a big deal. He did serve as an infantry adviser in Greece. He was commissioned into the finance corps, but only as an excuse to get into an officer's uniform legally, although not ethically.

9. Where did MacMillan, Felter, and Greer parachute into with the French Foreign Legion?

Answer: Dien Bien Phu

They were in a fact finding mission for President Eisenhower, to see if America should go in to help Indochina fight the Communists.

10. What kind of plane did Craig Lowell buy when he was at the Command, Staff, and General school at Ft. Leavenworth?

Answer: An Aero Commander

He bought it at the Kansas City Municipal Airport, as it is known now.

11. What was Melody Dutton trying to do when her tour bus was blown up in Algiers?

Answer: Looking for Ed Greer

She was trying to find Ed Greer so that they could get married.

12. In the early days of Special Forces, how would somebody pick on the Green Berets?

Answer: Calling them Girl Scouts

You risking bodily injury by asking them to sell you some Girl Scout cookies.

13. What was the original name of Task Force Lowell in Korea?

Answer: Task Force Bengal

It was named Task Force Bengal by Colonel Paul Jiggs. Without knowing that Jiggs was standing behind him, Lowell made fun of the name by calling it "grandiose".

14. What gift does Craig Lowell give to Roxy and Mac MacMillan every Christmas?

Answer: A bottle of perfume and a cannister of cigars

Specifically a bottle of Channel #5 and a glass canister of Dunhill Upman cigars.

15. How are Craig Lowell and Geoff Craig related?

Answer: They are cousins

They are first cousins once removed. Geoff is sort of the son that Craig never had, since his son, Peter-Paul, lives in Germany with his grandfather.

Source: Author bear67

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