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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 bigger issues and just worry about staying alive.
(d) To stop worrying about the Americans and start worrying about the Vietnamese.

2. Which member of Lobel's family is a film director?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

3. 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.

4. When Peewee is joking that he didn't know he was in Vietnam, where does he joke that he thinks he is?
(a) St. Louis.
(b) Seattle.
(c) New Orleans.
(d) Tallahassee.

5. Who does Richie feel certain is the good guy in the Vietnam war.
(a) Richie is unsure who the "good guys" in the war are.
(b) Richie is sure that there are not "good guys" in the war.
(c) Richie is sure the Vietcong are the "good guys."
(d) Richie is sure the Americans are the "good guys."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the fight in which the troops is attempting to reclaim Vietnamese land?

2. When Lobel is on patrol, what does he imagine is following him?

3. When the troops are attacked, trying to capture the piece of Vietnamese land, how does Richie feel?

4. Who does Brunner blame for the shortage of men in his squad?

5. During the fight to reclaim Vietnamese land, what part of Dongan's body is blown off?

(see the answer key)

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