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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Caputo see future life in the military?
(a) As an occasion for excitement and danger
(b) As financial security for the rest of his life
(c) As an easy way to make money
(d) As good training for surviving natural disasters

2. What is the prognosis for Powell's recovery after his heatstroke?
(a) Paralysis
(b) Damaged immune system
(c) Amnesia
(d) Probable brain damage

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

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

5. How long do Caputo and his platoon continue guarding the parameters at Danang?
(a) Six days
(b) Seven weeks
(c) Six months
(d) Over a month

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the concern when they follow another VC blood trail?

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

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

5. What are the two problems Caputo says are the worst while they guard the landing field?

(see the answer key)

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