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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does boredom get replaced with terror on the outpost hill?
(a) A VC almost infiltrates the outpost.
(b) The fighting begins to move up the hill.
(c) Enemy fighters fly overhead.
(d) Rock apes descend on the outpost.

2. How does the paperwork in the adjutant's office appear to Caputo?
(a) It seems to be a simple task.
(b) It seems to need a new filing system.
(c) It seems to be written in a foreign language.
(d) It seems to be a truckload.

3. What do they experience on their first night?
(a) Night brings on a monsoon rain.
(b) The night becomes unbearably cold.
(c) Night brings sniper fire in the distance and swarms of biting insects.
(d) At night they can see the flashes of bombs detonated.

4. In reality, how much time per day does the adjutant work require?
(a) At least ten hours a day
(b) Two hours in the mornings
(c) Three or four hours
(d) Six to eight hours per day

5. What does Chaplain Ryerson call twelve KIAs?
(a) Twleve lost souls
(b) Twelve grieving families in America
(c) A dozen more prayers
(d) A dozen letters he has to write

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Caputo see future life in the military?

3. What is the warning as Caputo and his men head for Charlie Ridge?

4. How long do Caputo and his platoon continue guarding the parameters at Danang?

5. Why are Caputo and the rest of the men so exhausted?

(see the answer key)

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