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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in high school, what did Richie want to be when he grew up?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A philosopher.
(c) A musician.
(d) An artist.

2. What news does Peewee's girlfriend write to tell him?
(a) That she has gotten married.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That she has dropped out of school.
(d) That she has joined the army.

3. Which military leader dies in a hospital after the attack?
(a) Sergeant Simpson.
(b) Lieutenant Doyle.
(c) Captain Stewart.
(d) Lieutenant Carroll.

4. What happens when the soldiers are sent to protect another company from the encroaching enemy?
(a) Nothing happens.
(b) Richie saves Peewee from a grenade.
(c) Richie accidentally kills a fellow soldier with friendly fire.
(d) Richie kills his first enemy soldier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of Lobel's family is a film director?

2. How does Richie injure his knee?

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

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

5. What does Richie tell Kenny in the letter he writes about the Vietcong soldier?

(see the answer key)

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