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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Chapter 7 Who does a great job digging and engineering two holes that Hodges notices?
(a) Senator
(b) Snake
(c) Flaky
(d) The Vietnamese enemy

3. Chapter 16 Where do black men go to talk about racism and an unjust world?
(a) The chapel
(b) The commander's tent
(c) The Black Shack
(d) In the trenches

4. Chapter 23 What does Hodges remember about the North Vietnamese when he sees Cat Man near a banana tree?
(a) He remembers that the North Vietnamese sleep in the banana trees.
(b) He remembers that the North Vietnamese lay under the banana trees for shade.
(c) He remembers that the North Vietnamese are superstitious about banana trees.
(d) He remembers that the North Vietnamese never eat bananas.

5. What does Cat Man do after he quits school at sixteen?
(a) He goes to work in the fields.
(b) He robs a gas station.
(c) He marries his high school sweetheart.
(d) He sells drugs on the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who denies access to Bagger when he wants to see his friend, Homicide?

2. What do four hippies sitting outside a restaurant call Gilliland?

3. What is the one thing that Austin tells Hodges he won't tolerate?

4. What does Goodrich plan to do when he gets into the Marines?

5. Where is Bobby stationed while he awaits to leave for Vietnam?

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