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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Caputo choose to enlist with the Marines?
(a) It promises to fulfill all his expectations more than any other branch of the service.
(b) He did not want to be on a ship or fly an airplane.
(c) He thought the Marines had the best dress uniforms.
(d) It was the only branch of the service accepting volunteers at the time.

2. What causes the men to name one officer Captain Bligh?
(a) He pulls a rifle inspection on the line and reams out the whole platoon.
(b) He orders the men to drop and do pushups for him.
(c) He shouts at them for having dirty uniforms.
(d) He punches out a PFC for talking back to him.

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

4. Why do they have to grenade the VC trap twice?
(a) The trap is uncommonly huge.
(b) They just want to double check.
(c) The first grenades are duds.
(d) The first two are in the wrong place.

5. What change does Caputo notice in his men back at their position on the hill?
(a) They are withdrawn and wild-eyed.
(b) They have all truned gray haired.
(c) They have become even closer.
(d) They have grown apart and do not look at each other.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Caputo describe the descent of a helicopter?

3. Why is an artillery attack denied when a patrol advancing to the base is spotted?

4. What do they experience on their first night?

5. What is the change that takes place at Hill 327?

(see the answer key)

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