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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lesson does Caputo learn that contradicts what he learned at Quantico?
(a) Not to lead a forced march
(b) Not to light up a cigarette
(c) Not to shout orders to his men
(d) Not to stand up and give arm signals

2. What is the misconception the platoon has when they are deployed to Vietnam?
(a) The Marines think it will all be over in a week.
(b) The Marines believe they can win the war single handedly.
(c) The Marines are sure they will not become casualties.
(d) The Marines enter a war they think they cannot lose.

3. Where does Caputo go after being shown his sleeping quarters?
(a) Back to Danang for a 2-day liberty.
(b) To the officers mess to get something to eat.
(c) To battalion HQ for a briefing.
(d) Back up the hill to retrieve his belongings.

4. What does Caputo observe about the young mother as they are searching her house?
(a) How she looks on with complete passivity and without without expression.
(b) How frightened she looks.
(c) How she appreciates his putting everything back in place.
(d) How she covers her face with a scarf.

5. How does Caputo's attempt to get closer to his men on leave in Danang work out?
(a) They become closer and Caputo listens to their advice.
(b) The enlisted men do not trust Caputo, the officer.
(c) The conversation is muddled and Caputo gives up.
(d) They end up in a brawl until the MPs arrive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the concern when they follow another VC blood trail?

2. What game are Campbell and Greene playing in the NCO's tent when Caputo enters?

3. What event does Caputo recall that further dims the idea of glamor in war?

4. Where does Caputo notice the VC has cut the chain link fence to infiltrate the airfield?

5. What happens when Caputo drinks with some Australian soldiers?

(see the answer key)

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