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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, The Lagoon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best synonym for treacherous as used in the following sentence? The coral reefs and sandy beaches are a treacherous paradise.
(a) Dangerous
(b) Safe
(c) Underhanded
(d) Unfaithful

2. What surrounds the perimeter of the refugee camp on the lagoon side?
(a) Flags
(b) Mines
(c) Artillery rounds
(d) Barbed water

3. Which of the following is not a synonym for the term lament?
(a) Crying
(b) Bewail
(c) Grieve
(d) Celebrate

4. How many attempts does O'Brien make to work through the military hierarchy for guidance and counsel?
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 2

5. With whom must any soldier who wishes to meet with the battalion commander meet with prior to being allowed to meet with the battalion commander?
(a) Morale officer
(b) Commander's secretary
(c) Chaplain
(d) Drill sergeant

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the women of the camp spend their days doing?

2. What is Alpha Company assigned to protect on the beaches of a lagoon?

3. Which person with whom O'Brien meets to share his opposition to the war curses regularly?

4. What do some of the soldiers give to the dying female Viet Cong soldier?

5. Which person with whom O'Brien meets seems more interested in dandruff than his views on the war?

(see the answer key)

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