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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What names does Caputo recall from his platoon?
(a) Men who either died or were severely wounded in combat
(b) Men who always followed his orders to the letter
(c) Men who caused him the most grief
(d) Men with whom he played poker and drank beer

2. What does Caputo say about the VC guerrillas being everywhere?
(a) They have to suppose that any Vietnamese is a VC.
(b) The Americans are always outnumbered.
(c) It is another way of saying nowhere.
(d) The VC know all the secrets of the jungles and tall grasses.

3. How is pursuit defined in the jungle of Vietnam?
(a) A joyous chase
(b) A vicious, mud-bound manhunt
(c) As a regular forward march
(d) Like a surreal track meet

4. What is Caputo's impression of the adjutant?
(a) Overweight belly hanging over his belt and a large head
(b) Old and about ready for retirement
(c) A trim Marine ready for combat
(d) Tall and gangly with big hands and feet

5. What begins happening at night at the Danang base?
(a) VC begins a series of night sniper attacks on the base.
(b) The Chaplain begins holding midnight masses.
(c) Marines are shown movies in the mess tent.
(d) The monsoon rains stop at night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is everyone told about the war in the first briefing Caputo attends?

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

3. How does the adjutant's quarters look as Caputo returns to Vietnam?

4. Why are the Medivac helicopters unable to land to pick up casualties?

5. What does Lieutenant Tester want to know about Caputo's trip to Japan?

(see the answer key)

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