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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the squad sergeant call inexperienced soldiers?
(a) Cherries.
(b) Apples.
(c) Peaches.
(d) Bananas.

3. How does Richie feel about seeing his fellow soldier die during their first patrol?
(a) He feels apathetic.
(b) He feels guilty.
(c) He feels excited.
(d) He feels terrified.

4. What is the name of the Vietnamese New Year?
(a) Tut.
(b) Tet.
(c) Tat.
(d) Tot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the extraordinarily strong black soldier that Richie and Peewee meet?

2. Which soldier kills the first enemy soldier that Richie sees?

3. How does Lieutenant Doyle feel about this war?

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

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

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