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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 13 What is a sign that the enemy is near?
(a) The birds begin to screech.
(b) The fields are silent.
(c) The water bulls disappear from the fields
(d) The smell of human sweat is in the air.

2. What is the name Cannonball's mother is known as back home?
(a) Junk Lady Washington
(b) Fat Lady Washington
(c) Crazy Lady Washington
(d) Drunk Lady Washington

3. 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) The old hole could be booby-trapped or known by the enemy.
(c) The old hole is unsafe and likely to cave in.
(d) It is bad luck to use an old hole.

4. What is Kersey's reply when Hodges asks him if there is somewhere his men can hold up until the fighting starts?
(a) Kersey sends them to the mess hall.
(b) Kersey shows Hodges where a dry tent is located.
(c) Kersey tells Hodges that he is not running a hotel.
(d) Kersey invites the men to stay with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dan give a mamasan to give to her children?

2. What effect does the Army have on Cannonball's brother?

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

4. Why are the villagers told they have to keep walking even after Hodges says that he will transport them to the resettlement village in a Medevac?

5. Where is Goodrich attending college when he decides to enlist in the Marines?

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