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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What exhilarates Caputo after the Hoi-Vuc village wipe out?
(a) The prospect of a medal
(b) The close combat with the remaining VC
(c) The congratulations from his men
(d) The perfect way his platoon has performed.

2. What are the two problems Caputo says are the worst while they guard the landing field?
(a) The long days and short nights
(b) The mosquitos and the pythons
(c) The heat and boredom
(d) The rain and bad food

3. One night under attack, how does Sergeant Mora show up in a foxhole?
(a) Wearing a kimono he got in Japan
(b) Wearing a sheet
(c) Wearing only his shirt
(d) Wearing nothing but his gun belt

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

5. What is the effect of burning magnesium?
(a) Like the lights on a football field at night
(b) A column of white flame
(c) Incredible heat
(d) The smell of rotten eggs

Short Answer Questions

1. In this first offensive, how do Caputo and his men see themselves?

2. How do the Marines return to base camp?

3. What event does Caputo recall that further dims the idea of glamor in war?

4. What job takes up most of Caputo's time as assistant adjutant?

5. How does Caputo describe his platoon?

(see the answer key)

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