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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Richie joined the army?
(a) To kill his enemy, the Vietcong.
(b) To avoid answering questions about his future.
(c) To send money home to his family.
(d) Because he thought that the war was about to end.

2. What type of airplane does the squad hear flying close to them while they are having a quiet day?
(a) A Boeing 747.
(b) A stealth missile.
(c) A fighter jet.
(d) A helicopter.

3. During the prayer, what is Jenkins called?
(a) An Angel Warrior.
(b) A Precious Angel.
(c) A Fallen Angel.
(d) An Earthly Man.

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

5. Why does Peewee enjoy his time in the army?
(a) Because he feels like an equal to everyone else.
(b) Because he was homeless before, and how he has a home.
(c) Because he enjoys traveling and this was the easiest way for him to see the world.
(d) Because he feels empowered holding a gun.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While at the airport in Japan, who does Richie purchase a souvenir for?

3. Where is the man living that Richie used to write letters to and contemplates asking the man to return the favor?

4. When the soldiers are at their layover in Japan, where are they forced to sleep?

5. During the friendly fire of the Charlie Company patrol, how many American soldiers are killed?

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