79. Life in the National Guard

What does Liam O'Connor do on weekends?
1. He works overtime at his accounting job
2. He trains with the National Guard
3. He visits family in another city
4. He volunteers at a local hospital
What was the focus of the National Guard training that day?
1. Combat and weapon handling
2. Map reading and navigation
3. Disaster response and emergency shelter setup
4. Vehicle repair and maintenance
How did Liam feel after setting up the emergency shelter?
1. Tired and unmotivated
2. Nervous about a real emergency
3. Proud of the work and its purpose
4. Bored with the repetitive tasks
What does Liam enjoy most about being in the National Guard?
1. The physical training
2. The opportunity to travel
3. The strong sense of community
4. The extra income
Why is disaster response training becoming more important, according to the article?
1. There are fewer people joining the Guard
2. Climate change is causing more natural disasters
3. Most shelters are being shut down
4. Technology is making disasters harder to detect