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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the friendly fire of the Charlie Company patrol, how many American soldiers are killed?
(a) Seventy.
(b) Seven.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) No American soldiers were killed.

2. What is the name of the young, black medic?
(a) Jamal.
(b) Jason.
(c) Jeremy.
(d) Joseph.

3. What is Peewee's real name?
(a) Humphry Gates.
(b) Harold Gates.
(c) Howard Gates.
(d) Henry Gates.

4. What position did Jenkins's father hold in the army?
(a) A colonel.
(b) A lieutenant.
(c) A captain.
(d) A sergeant.

5. Why does the large black soldier in the breakfast hall suggest that the three of them should stick together?
(a) Because they are all black.
(b) Because they are all poor.
(c) Because they are all in the same platoon.
(d) Because they are all afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the troops receive word about Charlie Company, how many of their men have been lost?

2. After the first Vietcong enemy was killed, how many enemies does Sergeant Simpson claim were killed?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of Peewee's life goals?

4. Who is the lead actress in the movie that the soldiers watch over and over during their slow days?

5. How does Richie injure his knee?

(see the answer key)

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