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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which soldier is approached by Lt. Dongan asking if Lobel is a homosexual?
(a) Peewee.
(b) Richie.
(c) Monaco.
(d) Johnson.

2. After Richie's discussion with Johnson about the war protestors, what does he fall asleep thinking about?
(a) Wondering if its possible for people to be "crazy."
(b) Wondering if its possible for people to be "good."
(c) Wondering if its possible for people to be "evil."
(d) Wondering if its possible for people to be "happy."

3. How does Richie get away from the fight after he has been shot?
(a) He runs on sheer adrenaline.
(b) He does not leave the scene after he is shot.
(c) He crawls on his knees.
(d) He is carried out by another soldier.

4. After receiving a letter from his mother, what does Richie realize about their relationship?
(a) That his mother never loved him.
(b) That he never wants to be a parent himself.
(c) That he needs her more than ever now.
(d) That she is not his real mother.

5. What is the name of the camp where Peewee and Richie's platoon is sent?
(a) Lia Chun.
(b) Chunrong Lia.
(c) Lia ChaCha.
(d) Chu Lia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Peewee's girlfriend's name?

2. What type of airplane does the squad hear flying close to them while they are having a quiet day?

3. When Peewee is joking that he didn't know he was in Vietnam, where does he joke that he thinks he is?

4. In a note to Peewee, who does Earlene promise to name her next child after?

5. Which character strongly wishes he had a wife a kids waiting for him at home?

(see the answer key)

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