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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During a fight with Vietnamese soldiers, where is Richie shot?
(a) In his neck.
(b) In his stomach.
(c) In his leg.
(d) In his back.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT one of Peewee's life goals?
(a) To make love to a foreign woman.
(b) To drink wine from a bottle with a cork.
(c) To smoke a cigar.
(d) To speak another language.

4. Who leads the prayer over Jenkins' body when he dies?
(a) Captain Stewart.
(b) Richie.
(c) Peewee.
(d) Lieutenant Carroll.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Richie get away from the fight after he has been shot?

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

3. Which soldier is killed on the first night of patrol?

4. What state is the extraordinarily strong black soldier from?

5. What is the name of the new Lieutenant of Richie's platoon.

(see the answer key)

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