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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the soldier's new base, that they are moved to under Lieutenant Gearhart's command?
(a) Tame Lie.
(b) Train Long.
(c) Tam Ly.
(d) Tram Yong.

2. In Earlene's letter to Richie, what does she apologize for?
(a) Not praying for him anymore.
(b) Not writing as often as promised.
(c) Going on a date with another man.
(d) Marrying another man.

3. How long do Peewee and Richie wait before receiving their camp assignment?
(a) Two days.
(b) Twenty days.
(c) Forty days.
(d) Ten days.

4. What does Richie do when Brew is dying?
(a) Promises to write a letter to his mother.
(b) Prays with him.
(c) Tells him a funny joke.
(d) Holds his hand.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the military leader that wants to kill more Vietcong so that he will be promoted?

2. Who tells Richie that there is no meaning to the war in Vietnam?

3. What is the name of the company that Richie is sent on patrol with after missing his own squad's patrol?

4. Why doesn't the grenade that Richie throws into the Vietnamese hut explode?

5. What is attached to the young Vietnamese child that Peewee makes a doll for?

(see the answer key)

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