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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lemmon say they are trying to do while the Howies are strafing the area?
(a) Rescue civilians
(b) Looking for the LZ
(c) Running for cover
(d) Praying for rain

2. Why is an artillery attack denied when a patrol advancing to the base is spotted?
(a) No one has the exact coordinates.
(b) A Marine patrol is lost out in the same area.
(c) New artillery ammunitions has not arrived.
(d) The higher commanders do not believe the report.

3. How does Caputo describe his feeling after learning about the death and casualties?
(a) It is the detachment of unreality.
(b) It is the first time he feelst the slimy, hollow-cold fear of death.
(c) It is the remorse of not having been with his men.
(d) It is the sadness of seeing his friends changed.

4. What looks beautiful from the hill but becomes ominous up close?
(a) The orange smoke of artillery
(b) The muddy colored river
(c) The Cordellia
(d) The vietnamese villages

5. What does Lemmon tell Caputo that Sullivan is doing when he gets shot?
(a) Patrolling the area
(b) Operating the radio
(c) Cleaning his rifle
(d) Filling canteens at the river

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is to be the measure of victory in the battle?

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

4. Why does Peterson call for an air strike on Hill 107?

5. What occurs as Caputo walks through the elephant grass in the jungle?

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