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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when the soldiers are sent to protect another company from the encroaching enemy?
(a) Richie saves Peewee from a grenade.
(b) Richie kills his first enemy soldier.
(c) Richie accidentally kills a fellow soldier with friendly fire.
(d) Nothing happens.

2. What is the name of Richie's younger brother?
(a) Kenny.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Keith.
(d) Keenon.

3. Which of the following best describes Richie's feelings during the ambush?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Vulnerable.
(c) Vivacious.
(d) Valiant.

4. What position did Jenkins's father hold in the army?
(a) A captain.
(b) A sergeant.
(c) A lieutenant.
(d) A colonel.

5. What do the Vietnamese allies want the American troops to help them capture?
(a) A mountain.
(b) A hill.
(c) A fort.
(d) A river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Peewee's real name?

2. To what country is Richie sent to fight in the army?

3. What type of home remedy does Peewee purchase from a local healer?

4. Where do Richie and Peewee make their way to after being separated from the squad?

5. Which soldier is well known for doing funny imitations of voices?

(see the answer key)

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