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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the stated purpose of leaving VC bodies behind the Colonel's tent?
(a) To flush out a VC infiltrator by scaring him.
(b) To remind everyone why they are here.
(c) To give the Colonel a photo opportunity.
(d) To show the clerks what war looks like.

2. What mistake does 2d Lt. Caputo make on a training exercise that gets him a reprimand?
(a) He takes a nap while waiting for orders.
(b) He orders a retreat.
(c) He changes a captain's orders.
(d) He lights up a cigarette.

3. What is the landmark near C Company's assignment southwest of Danang?
(a) Elephant butte
(b) Alpha Range
(c) Phanom Phen
(d) Charlie Ridge

4. What comes by belatedly as Caputo watches?
(a) A battalion of riot police
(b) A line of foot soldiers carrying bazookas
(c) A convoy of Marines pulling howitzers
(d) A convoy of generals

5. At night on the line, what does everything look like?
(a) Various shades of black
(b) Phosphorescent
(c) Like a scary movie set
(d) Like VC soldier marching toward the line

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Caputo and his platoon have in common?

3. What do they hear about right away?

4. What is the first offensive mission?

5. How does the paperwork in the adjutant's office appear to Caputo?

(see the answer key)

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