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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something Frank learns about the men in his unit?
(a) A fact about their family.
(b) Their hometown.
(c) Their first name.
(d) Their education.

2. What is the main fear when the president declares war?
(a) That they are targeting the wrong people.
(b) That the American people will not like this.
(c) That it will cause a tax burden.
(d) That the enemy will use nuclear weapons.

3. What does Franks do when he gets upset with a soldier in the 'basket case'?
(a) Strips his rank.
(b) Puts him on the front lines.
(c) Sends him home.
(d) Strikes him.

4. What does Franks say is more important than brute force?
(a) Training.
(b) Numbers.
(c) Politics.
(d) Intelligence.

5. What bothers Franks when he returns from Vietnam?
(a) The ignorance about Vietnam.
(b) The lack of information from the front lines.
(c) The bad feelings towards the president.
(d) The anti-military feelings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Franks's first Staff Sergeant?

2. What does Franks do at his first GI Party?

3. How old was Tommy when he moved to Stratford?

4. Why did Franks think Mexicans needed separate schools?

5. How does Franks feel about being told he will never be a high-ranking officer?

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