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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Snake enlists in the Marines, what type of tattoo does he get?
(a) An eagle and an American flag
(b) An evil clown
(c) A tattoo that says, MOM
(d) A skull encircled with two snakes that reads "Death before Dishonor"

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) It is bad luck to use an old hole.
(b) The old hole is usually rancid from overuse.
(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. Chapter 13 What is a sign that the enemy is near?
(a) The fields are silent.
(b) The smell of human sweat is in the air.
(c) The water bulls disappear from the fields
(d) The birds begin to screech.

4. What takes place while Boomer and Gilliland inspect the Vietnamese soldier who is dressed like a mamasan?
(a) The disguised soldier shoots himself.
(b) The disguised soldier shoots Boomer in the legs.
(c) A booby trap blows up and Boomer loses both his legs.
(d) The disguised soldier is shot by another Vietnamese soldier.

5. Chapter 15 Why does Dan leave his family to fight in the war?
(a) He needs the weekly income.
(b) He does it to protect his family.
(c) He feels it is his duty.
(d) He takes his fallen brother's place in the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 18 How much more time does Gilliland have to serve in the military?

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

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

4. How do the civilians in America treat Gilliland when he returns home wearing his uniform?

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

(see the answer key)

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