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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 8 How does Senator's friend, John Grimsley, get out of going to Vietnam?
(a) He shoots himself in the foot.
(b) He is given a psychological deferment.
(c) He cuts off his finger.
(d) He goes to Canada.

2. What does Dan give a mamasan to give to her children?
(a) Three cans of C-ration meat
(b) A chocolate bar
(c) A can of fruit
(d) A wooden car he whittled

3. Who makes snide comments about the Chaplain who is leading a memorial service for the fallen men?
(a) Senator, Cat Man, and Flaky
(b) Senator, Snake, and Flaky
(c) Snake, Cat Man, and Flaky
(d) Senator, Bagger, and Ottenburger

4. Chapter 10 What is available to the men at Liberty Bridge?
(a) No fresh water, little food, and trenches for sleeping
(b) Dangerous enemy patrols and a shortage of food
(c) Trenches to sleep in and danger of ambushes
(d) Hot food, minimal danger, daily baths, tents, cots, and toilets

5. What is the plan Senator devises to make him sick enough to go for treatment to the Battalion Aid Station?
(a) He plans to break his finger.
(b) He decides to shoot off a toe.
(c) He hopes to get an infection from rubbing jam into his gook sores.
(d) He eats rotten food hoping to get food poisoning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 7 Who does a great job digging and engineering two holes that Hodges notices?

2. Chapter 3 Where is Hodges processed and briefed?

3. Where is Goodrich attending college when he decides to enlist in the Marines?

4. What does Speedy offer to give Senator when he says that he wants to resign from the Marines?

5. Chapter 9 What type of man is Angus Austin, the new Platoon Sergeant?

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