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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Chapter 17 Why does a new trench hole have to be dug by the Marines rather than their using an old trench hole?
(a) It is bad luck to use an old hole.
(b) The old hole is unsafe and likely to cave in.
(c) The old hole could be booby-trapped or known by the enemy.
(d) The old hole is usually rancid from overuse.

3. Who denies access to Bagger when he wants to see his friend, Homicide?
(a) Snake
(b) Cannonball
(c) Austin
(d) Rap Jones

4. What is Hodges thinking as he watches his men dying in Arizona Valley?
(a) He has to figure out a way home.
(b) He will design a plan to go AWOL.
(c) He will be in Arizona Valley the next day.
(d) He will ask to be reassigned.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the plan Senator devises to make him sick enough to go for treatment to the Battalion Aid Station?

2. Why does Snake argue with Austin about the LP duty assignment?

3. What does Snake's mother find so frustrating about her son?

4. When Dan surrenders to the Marines, what position do they offer him?

5. How do the Marines refer to Go Noi?

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