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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Big Ivan?
(a) The radio communications system needed for orders on the combat
(b) The squadron of helicopters that will take the troops into combat
(c) The radio code name for the battery of howitzers used ahead of the troop movement into combat
(d) The general who is overseeing the troop movement into combat

2. When the wounded VC's trail leads around a bend in the river, what choices does Caputo have?
(a) Call for air cover or send a RP scout in to take a look.
(b) Go after him and risk an ambush or turn around and go back.
(c) Go around the bend himself or send a volunteer.
(d) Assume the VC is dead or wait and watch for some movement.

3. When does Caputo say is the only bearable time of day in Vietnam?
(a) Mid-morning
(b) Midnight
(c) Sunset
(d) Early morning

4. How does the Marine frontal assault look to Caputo?
(a) Like a perfect military maneuver
(b) Nothing like the practice attacks at Quantico
(c) Like a snake with two heads
(d) Like Hannibal crossing the Alps.

5. How much of the base does Caputo say has escaped the damage?
(a) Only a little
(b) Most of it
(c) Only the perimeters
(d) About half

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Caputo notice the VC has cut the chain link fence to infiltrate the airfield?

2. What is the aim of Caputo's first entry into combat?

3. What is Caputo's impression of the adjutant?

4. What is the landmark near C Company's assignment southwest of Danang?

5. What is the misconception the platoon has when they are deployed to Vietnam?

(see the answer key)

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