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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the village of Hua-Vuc conjure up in the minds of the Marines?
(a) It is situated like the training villages of Quantico.
(b) It becomes synonymous with the war.
(c) It reminds them of Okinawa.
(d) It becomes symbolic of weariness.

2. Why is there a great deal of physical work to be done as the monsoon season begins?
(a) The Regimental HQ is moved near the Dai-La pass.
(b) Flood drain ditches have to be dug.
(c) The airfield is flooded and has to be elevated.
(d) New tents and buildings have to be erected.

3. What is the stated purpose of leaving VC bodies behind the Colonel's tent?
(a) To remind everyone why they are here.
(b) To flush out a VC infiltrator by scaring him.
(c) To give the Colonel a photo opportunity.
(d) To show the clerks what war looks like.

4. After Caputo's dream, what vision does he have in the daylight?
(a) He sees ghosts of great military heroes.
(b) He sees the faces of Mora and Hamilton superimposed on dead bodies.
(c) He sees everything in slow motions.
(d) He sees his photo in a newspaper obituary column.

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a cynic say about the Navy Crosses Corporal Gautier has won?

2. What occurs as Caputo walks through the elephant grass in the jungle?

3. How do the Marines return to base camp?

4. What does he imagine being in the military will be like?

5. What change does Caputo notice in his men back at their position on the hill?

(see the answer key)

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