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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the only adults who pay attention to the Marines as they pass through Dogpatch?
(a) The Vietnamese Ruff-Puffs on leave
(b) The local police
(c) The fruit venders
(d) The whores called Boom-Boom girls

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

3. Why are the Medivac helicopters unable to land to pick up casualties?
(a) The LZ is under enemy machine gun fire.
(b) It was too windy for helicopters to fly
(c) The VC had set the LZ on fire
(d) The Howies had destroyed the terraine

4. What is the first offensive mission?
(a) Search and destroy
(b) Hit and run
(c) Advance and wait
(d) Hide and ambush

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Marines return to base camp?

2. How does the Marine frontal assault look to Caputo?

3. What familiar smells and sounds does Caputo comment on back at base camp?

4. What happens about two hundred yards away from the village?

5. What is the stated interest of the U. S. government for war in Vietnam?

(see the answer key)

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