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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Snake do when he sees the new recruits?
(a) He gives them some hot stew.
(b) He gives them nicknames.
(c) He salutes them.
(d) He introduces them to everyone.

2. 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) Travelling across the USA
(d) Joining the police force

3. Chapter 11 What do Speedy, Smitty, Senator, and Burgie witness as they lie beyond the barbed wire for their LP watch?
(a) The enemy opens fire on the northern compound.
(b) A woman pulled from her hooch and killed by the enemy.
(c) A boy is killed by a grenade.
(d) The enemy runs into the jungle.

4. Who makes snide comments about the Chaplain who is leading a memorial service for the fallen men?
(a) Senator, Snake, and Flaky
(b) Senator, Bagger, and Ottenburger
(c) Senator, Cat Man, and Flaky
(d) Snake, Cat Man, and Flaky

5. Why does Phony join the Marines?
(a) He wants to be a hero.
(b) He wants to serve his country.
(c) He will come out of the military with a clean record.
(d) He wants to atone for his bad decisions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Snake's mother find so frustrating about her son?

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

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

5. Why does Snake argue with Austin about the LP duty assignment?

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