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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Caputo believe the deployment is for real when he is told about it?
(a) No, he ignores it and goes on drinking.
(b) Yes, he runs to the base to start packing.
(c) Yes, but he is too stunned to know what to do.
(d) No, he calls the OD to make sure.

2. What does Caputo say accounts for many other casualties?
(a) Sunstroke and accidents, accidental discharges of weapons, and disease
(b) Heavy artillery fire that came mostly at night
(c) Suicides and in-fighting
(d) Disorientation resulting in wandering from the camp

3. What becomes of major importance to Caputo in those early days?
(a) Drinking and partying
(b) Getting a Washington desk job
(c) Getting the approval of his superiors
(d) Getting enough sleep

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

5. What is the real resistance walking from the L to the Vietnamese village?
(a) Constant sniper fire
(b) Muddy rice paddies
(c) The land, the sun, and the jungle
(d) Farmers armed with pitchforks

Short Answer Questions

1. What booby traps are observed on the trail after fording the river?

2. What is the majority opinion about the countermanded orders to ship out?

3. Why are the Medivac helicopters unable to land to pick up casualties?

4. Where does Caputo go after being shown his sleeping quarters?

5. Why do they get ready to move out to the war zone several times?

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