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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What purpose does the chapter 'Love' fill for the novel?
(a) It serves as an insight to how Lavender's family handled his death.
(b) It offers a prologue for all of the men in the company.
(c) It explains the historical context of the Vietnam War.
(d) It explains why the author decided to write the novel.

2. What movie did Jimmy Cross and Martha see on their date before the war?
(a) Bonnie and Clyde
(b) Rambo
(c) Roman Holiday
(d) Pillow Talk

3. What does he call the object around his neck?
(a) His good luck charm
(b) His guardian angel
(c) His closeness to a woman
(d) His piece of home

4. What does Elroy do to tempt Tim to run away?
(a) He takes Tim fishing right by the border
(b) He promises to lead Tim into Canada
(c) He speaks out against the war
(d) He gives Tim a contact to call in Canada

5. "Hump it" means what?
(a) Stay in formation
(b) Dig a foxhole
(c) To carry something
(d) Shoot at the enemy

Short Answer Questions

1. What memory forced the men to switch from coffee to gin?

2. How did the jackknife incident change the relationship between Dave Jensen and Lee Strunk?

3. How did Dave Jensen and Lee Strunk agree on the pact?

4. What animal does the platoon run into after Curt Lemon's death?

5. If you follow the dink, you stay in the _____________.

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