A Rumor of War | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Chapter 1

1. At what age does Philip Caputo enlist in the Marine Corps?

2. What does he imagine being in the military will be like?

3. What reality soon sets in for Caputo?

4. What is the stated interest of the U. S. government for war in Vietnam?

5. What famous speech inspires Caputo to join the military?

6. How does Caputo see future life in the military?

7. Why does Caputo choose to enlist with the Marines?

8. What does Caputo do at Camp Upshur, Virginia?

9. Where does Caputo go for advanced training?

10. After graduation from Loyola College, where does Caputo go?

11. What are some of the things Caputo learns...
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