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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the stated interest of the U. S. government for war in Vietnam?
(a) To bolster the American economy
(b) To get control of Vietnam's oil supply
(c) To abolish Communism in the world
(d) To establish a permanent military base in Vietnam

2. What do Caputo and his platoon have in common?
(a) They all have the same tattoos.
(b) They are all homesick and want to go back home.
(c) They all think they made a big mistake by enlisting.
(d) They all have the desire to stop sitting around and get to the business of war.

3. What do they hear about right away?
(a) They hear that they will go to the front lines.
(b) They hear of death and paralysis for some soldiers.
(c) They hear of a possible surrender of the Viet Cong.
(d) They hear that Saigon has fallen.

4. What is the refrain the sergeant teaches the men during war training?
(a) Ambush is murder and murder is fun!
(b) Remember the Alamo!
(c) This is my rifle and this is my gun!
(d) She won't do it but her sister will!

5. What sobering realization does Caputo come to after his service in Vietnam?
(a) That war is the only answer to the problems of the world.
(b) That serving your country is a greater responsibility than anyone understands.
(c) He is too young when he enlists to realize how boring the military really is.
(d) He wants so badly to be a man in the middle of danger, that he did not realize he iss toying with death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are most of the men when the orders come to deploy to Vietnam?

2. What names does Caputo recall from his platoon?

3. Who makes up Caputo's first command?

4. Where does Caputo go for advanced training?

5. Does Caputo believe the deployment is for real when he is told about it?

(see the answer key)

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