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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

3. Who is the first person that Peewee accuses of being a "Cong"?
(a) Their cook.
(b) Their commanding officer.
(c) Their cleaning woman.
(d) Their laundress.

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

5. How does Richie feel about seeing his fellow soldier die during their first patrol?
(a) He feels excited.
(b) He feels apathetic.
(c) He feels terrified.
(d) He feels guilty.

6. Who does Peewee talk to in a storage shed?
(a) Himself.
(b) An enemy soldier.
(c) A foreign woman.
(d) A priest.

7. What is the name of the company that Richie is sent on patrol with after missing his own squad's patrol?
(a) Choo-Choo Company.
(b) Champion Company.
(c) Cheese Company.
(d) Charlie Company.

8. In a note to Peewee, who does Earlene promise to name her next child after?
(a) After her father.
(b) After Peewee.
(c) After her new husband.
(d) After Jenkins, who was killed in battle.

9. Who does Johnson get into a racially charged argument with?
(a) Rings.
(b) Peewee.
(c) Sergeant Simpson.
(d) Walowick.

10. While at the airport in Japan, who does Richie purchase a souvenir for?
(a) His mother.
(b) His sister.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

11. Whose address does Lobel offer to give Richie so that he'll have someone to write letters to?
(a) His priest's address.
(b) His little sister's address.
(c) His mother's address.
(d) A Hollywood actress's address.

12. What is the name of the extraordinarily strong black soldier that Richie and Peewee meet?
(a) Samson.
(b) Peterson.
(c) Richardson.
(d) Johnson.

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

14. When the soldiers are at their layover in Japan, where are they forced to sleep?
(a) On dirty matresses.
(b) On wooden benches.
(c) On a cement floor.
(d) In their airplane seats.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Richie's response to the offer regarding his medical records?

2. How long do Peewee and Richie wait before receiving their camp assignment?

3. What medical problem does Richie come down with, prompting him to take several days off to recover?

4. What position did Jenkins's father hold in the army?

5. Which soldier is well known for doing funny imitations of voices?

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