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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Major Otto ask Hodges when they meet in the commander's tent?
(a) He asks if Hodges is ready for the bush.
(b) He asks Hodges how long he has been on tour.
(c) He asks Hodges if he regrets joining the Marines.
(d) He asks Hodges how many friends he has lost.

2. What does Major Otto tell Hodges about Arizona Valley?
(a) It is one of the quiet spots in the jungle.
(b) There is no hot food, no clean clothes, and blood and guts every day.
(c) It's not as bad as everyone says.
(d) It is hidden from the enemy.

3. Chapter 6 Why is Hodges envious of the men he meets in the bush?
(a) They have plenty of food and water.
(b) They have never faced the enemy in battle.
(c) They faced the enemy and prevailed.
(d) They are leaving for home in one week.

4. What does Snake's mother find so frustrating about her son?
(a) He is a high school dropout, fights all the time, and carries hatred in his heart.
(b) He is a college graduate with no job.
(c) He never comes home.
(d) He dropped out of college.

5. Chapter 2 What is the reason that Bobby Hodges enlists in the armed forces?
(a) He doesn't know what else to do with his life.
(b) His mother convinces him to go.
(c) He is trying to escape a petty crime.
(d) He is carrying on the family tradition of fighting for his country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the extent of Vitelli's injuries?

2. What does Austin rip off Phony's back?

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

4. Where do the men gather as the sun begins to fall?

5. Who makes snide comments about the Chaplain who is leading a memorial service for the fallen men?

(see the answer key)

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