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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which soldier says that he is in Vietnam to stop the spread of communism?
(a) Richie.
(b) Ringer.
(c) Brunner.
(d) Peewee.

2. Who does Richie tell Lobel he wishes he could write to?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) A girlfriend.
(d) His brother.

3. Which soldier does Lobel lament always dies in wars?
(a) Virgin soldiers.
(b) Comedic soldiers.
(c) Heroic soldiers.
(d) Under appreciated soldiers.

4. What is Johnson's advice to Richie when they are discussing the war protesters?
(a) To stop worrying about the Vietnamese and start worrying about the Americans.
(b) To stop worrying about staying alive and start worrying about the bigger issues.
(c) To stop worrying about the Americans and start worrying about the Vietnamese.
(d) To stop worrying about the bigger issues and just worry about staying alive.

5. During the attack in which the first enemy soldier is killed, why doesn't Richie shoot anyone?
(a) Because his hand is shaking too much to pull the trigger.
(b) Because he forgets to load his gun.
(c) Because Richie is in the hospital instead of at the attack.
(d) Because Richie refuses to shoot to kill.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Peewee is joking that he didn't know he was in Vietnam, where does he joke that he thinks he is?

2. Which soldier is approached by Lt. Dongan asking if Lobel is a homosexual?

3. Who does Lobel warn Richie not to become?

4. After the attack in which the first enemy soldier is killed, what sport do the men return home to play?

5. What does Lobel think are the only real things in the world?

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