1. What is the majority opinion about the countermanded orders to ship out?
(a) That it is a preparedness test for the real thing.
(b) That the war in Vietnam is over before they can get there.
(c) That is because of political infighting.
(d) That some general has a loose screw.

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

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

4. What reality soon sets in for Caputo?
(a) He has made a big mistake in joining the Marines.
(b) He has not been properly prepared by the Marines.
(c) He will never get to see military action.
(d) Battles are fought in the jungle with Viet Cong who refuse to play by the rules learned in military training.

5. Why do they get ready to move out to the war zone several times?
(a) It's a kind of war game they play.
(b) They want to be sure they know what to do.
(c) There is nothing better to do.
(d) There are several false alarms of going to war, but none pan out .