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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who writes a letter to Lieutenant Carroll's pregnant wife, explaining what has happened to him?
(a) Peewee.
(b) Brew.
(c) Lobel.
(d) Richie.

2. What reason does Captain Stewart give to the soldiers as to why they will be going on a reconnaissance mission?
(a) The mission is their safest option.
(b) He didn't know that their squad had been volunteered.
(c) Lt. Gearhart needs more training.
(d) He wants to kill more Vietcong soldiers.

3. After the attack in which the first enemy soldier is killed, what sport do the men return home to play?
(a) Volleyball.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Football.

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

5. How many months does the squad sergeant have before his tour is complete?
(a) Twelve months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Ten months.
(d) Six months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose address does Lobel offer to give Richie so that he'll have someone to write letters to?

2. Which soldier is well known for doing funny imitations of voices?

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

4. How many soldiers in Richie's platoon are promoted after the village ambush?

5. Which of the following soldiers are not patroling for the first time?

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