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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1968 when Marlantes lead an undermanned platoon, what was the height of the cliff on the north side of their area?
(a) 2100 feet.
(b) 1500 feet.
(c) 1600 feet.
(d) 3200 feet.

2. What were Marlantes and his grandfather afraid had slammed into their net in 1959?
(a) Sturgeon.
(b) Whale.
(c) Sea Lion.
(d) Dolphin.

3. How many shots did Marlantes fire at the NVA soldier referenced in #21 above?
(a) 4 to 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 2 to 3.

4. How long was Marlantes' grandfather's fishing boat?
(a) 30 feet.
(b) 40 feet.
(c) 50 feet.
(d) 20 feet.

5. When was Zoomer injured?
(a) February 1969.
(b) March 1968.
(c) January 1969.
(d) April 1968.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1968, what should have been the full strength of a rifle platoon?

2. In 1968 when Marlantes was left in charge of an undermanned platoon, how long did he and his men sleep at a time?

3. How big was the sturgeon that Marlantes and his grandfather caught in June, 1959?

4. When things were going wrong, in what language would Marlantes' grandfather cuss?

5. What creature did Marlantes have to kill after dogs had harried it?

(see the answer key)

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