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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 2 What is the reason that Bobby Hodges enlists in the armed forces?
(a) His mother convinces him to go.
(b) He is carrying on the family tradition of fighting for his country.
(c) He doesn't know what else to do with his life.
(d) He is trying to escape a petty crime.

2. Chapter 1 What does Snake do when he encounters Smack-man?
(a) He kicks him furiously in the head.
(b) He buys dope from him.
(c) He sells dope to him.
(d) He threatens him with a knife.

3. What does Major Otto tell Hodges about Arizona Valley?
(a) It is one of the quiet spots in the jungle.
(b) It's not as bad as everyone says.
(c) It is hidden from the enemy.
(d) There is no hot food, no clean clothes, and blood and guts every day.

4. What does Bagger do when he hears the song, These Eyes?
(a) He starts crying.
(b) He gets up and dances with an invisible partner.
(c) He sings along, even in battle.
(d) He looks at pictures of his wife and son.

5. Chapter 3 Where is Hodges processed and briefed?
(a) An Hoa
(b) Okinawa
(c) Da Nang
(d) Hiroshima

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hodges thinking as he watches his men dying in Arizona Valley?

2. Before Snake enlists in the Marines, what type of tattoo does he get?

3. What does Austin rip off Phony's back?

4. What happens to Austin as he dives to the ground to check on the bunkers?

5. Why does Phony join the Marines?

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