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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Richie's younger brother?
(a) Kenny.
(b) Keith.
(c) Keenon.
(d) Kevin.

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

3. What type of award is Richie given from the army after his injuries?
(a) A silver heart.
(b) A purple heart.
(c) A gold heart.
(d) A blue heart.

4. From which soldier does Richie borrow a Bible so that he can read the Lord's prayer?
(a) Lobel.
(b) Rings.
(c) Peewee.
(d) Brew.

5. When Richie is pondering his own death, who does he wonder will miss him?
(a) The army.
(b) His mother.
(c) Peewee.
(d) Kenny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which soldier accidentally releases a flare during a fight, revealing the position of the troops?

2. In what neighborhood did Richie grow up?

3. Which soldier gets into a fight with the cook?

4. How many months does the squad sergeant have before his tour is complete?

5. When Lobel is on patrol, what does he imagine is following him?

(see the answer key)

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