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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the wounded VC's trail leads around a bend in the river, what choices does Caputo have?
(a) Call for air cover or send a RP scout in to take a look.
(b) Go after him and risk an ambush or turn around and go back.
(c) Assume the VC is dead or wait and watch for some movement.
(d) Go around the bend himself or send a volunteer.

2. Where are most of the men when the orders come to deploy to Vietnam?
(a) Out drinking and visiting the Okinawan prostitutes
(b) Asleep in their quarters
(c) On leave in Tokyo
(d) Sitting on the beach surf fishing

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

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

5. 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 perfect way his platoon has performed.
(d) The congratulations from his men

Short Answer Questions

1. After Caputo's dream, what vision does he have in the daylight?

2. Who is Elmer Fudd at division HQ?

3. What is the concern when they follow another VC blood trail?

4. What meal does Caputo order in Saigon that surprises the French speaking waiter?

5. What does Lieutenant Tester want to know about Caputo's trip to Japan?

(see the answer key)

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