Q 01/05

In which war is Catch-22 set?

A) World War I

B) World War II

C) The Spanish Civil War

D) The Crimean War

Answer · why

B) World War II

World War II, the war in which Heller himself flew 60 combat missions as a bombardier, experience he drew on for the novel.

Q 02/05

In Catch-22, who is declared dead after falsely listing himself aboard a plane that crashes?

A) Captain Flume

B) Doc Daneeka

C) Major Sanderson

D) Chief White Halfoat

Answer · why

B) Doc Daneeka

Doc Daneeka was never really aboard, yet he can't convince the Army, or even his wife, that he isn't dead.

Q 03/05

In Catch-22, on which Mediterranean island is Yossarian's squadron based for most of the story?

A) Malta

B) Corsica

C) Pianosa

D) Sardinia

Answer · why

C) Pianosa

Pianosa is a real island, but Heller himself flew his combat missions from Corsica.

Q 04/05

In Catch-22, why won't Yossarian wear his uniform to receive his medal?

A) He lost a bet with Milo

B) It was stolen from the laundry

C) Snowden's blood had soaked it

D) Nurse Duckett had hidden it

Answer · why

C) Snowden's blood had soaked it

Snowden's blood had soaked it, so Yossarian stands in formation stark naked to receive the medal.

Q 05/05

In Catch-22, what does Colonel Cathcart keep raising?

A) The mission count

B) The mess prices

C) The bomb loads

D) The flight altitude

Answer · why

A) The mission count

The mission count: every time the men near it, Cathcart raises it again, hoping to please his superiors and become a general.