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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. Chapter 18 How much more time does Gilliland have to serve in the military?
(a) Three weeks
(b) Two weeks
(c) Two months
(d) Three months

2. Chapter 17 Why does a new trench hole have to be dug by the Marines rather than their using an old trench hole?
(a) The old hole is usually rancid from overuse.
(b) It is bad luck to use an old hole.
(c) The old hole is unsafe and likely to cave in.
(d) The old hole could be booby-trapped or known by the enemy.

3. Where do Snake and Hodges plan to ambush next?
(a) Nam An Two
(b) Arizona Valley
(c) Phu Phong
(d) Da Nang

4. What does Goodrich plan to do when he gets into the Marines?
(a) Work on jets
(b) Be a medic
(c) Play in the Marine Band
(d) Be an infantryman

5. Chapter 9 What type of man is Angus Austin, the new Platoon Sergeant?
(a) He is humorless, dry voiced, and old for thirty one.
(b) He is friendly, mild, and child-like.
(c) He is funny and exuberant.
(d) He is aggressive and mean spirited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Speedy offer to give Senator when he says that he wants to resign from the Marines?

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

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

4. Chapter 8 How does Senator's friend, John Grimsley, get out of going to Vietnam?

5. Which member of Snake's platoon loses his leg?

(see the answer key)

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