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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the civilians in America treat Gilliland when he returns home wearing his uniform?
(a) They treat him like a hero.
(b) They treat him with respect.
(c) They look at him like he is an animal.
(d) They pity him.

2. Which member of Snake's platoon loses his leg?
(a) Corky
(b) Baby Cakes
(c) Flaky
(d) Kerlovic

3. Chapter 8 How does Senator's friend, John Grimsley, get out of going to Vietnam?
(a) He shoots himself in the foot.
(b) He is given a psychological deferment.
(c) He cuts off his finger.
(d) He goes to Canada.

4. What does Speedy offer to give Senator when he says that he wants to resign from the Marines?
(a) A grenade to kill himself with
(b) A medal to bring home to his wife
(c) A letter of recommendation
(d) Some extra money for travelling home

5. Chapter 14 What is Gilliland looking forward to after his ten years of military service?
(a) Working as a private detective
(b) Rest and relaxation
(c) Joining the police force
(d) Travelling across the USA

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 10 What is available to the men at Liberty Bridge?

2. What is Hodges thinking when he sees that Flaky has been shot?

3. Chapter 7 Who does a great job digging and engineering two holes that Hodges notices?

4. Chapter 9 What type of man is Angus Austin, the new Platoon Sergeant?

5. Chapter 13 What is a sign that the enemy is near?

(see the answer key)

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