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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Around the time of the Vietnamese New Year, what is happening on the streets of New York?
(a) Vietnamese pride parades.
(b) Macy's day parade.
(c) War protests.
(d) Race riots.

2. What American holiday is approaching at the same time as the Vietnamese New Year?
(a) Valentine's Day.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Christmas.

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

4. After receiving a letter from his mother, what does Richie realize about their relationship?
(a) That his mother never loved him.
(b) That he needs her more than ever now.
(c) That she is not his real mother.
(d) That he never wants to be a parent himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the soldier killed on the first night of patrol?

2. From which soldier does Richie borrow a Bible so that he can read the Lord's prayer?

3. What position did Jenkins's father hold in the army?

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

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

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