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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Dan's family when he sneaks away from his unit to bring his family to safety?
(a) They find safety with the Marines.
(b) His entire family is killed by gunfire.
(c) His family flees into the jungle.
(d) His family refuses to go with him.

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

3. What is Snake's reply to Kersey's order to move the men?
(a) He pushes Kersey to the ground.
(b) Snake won't move the men until he hears it from the Lieutenant.
(c) He tells his men to move to the paddy.
(d) He defies the order outright.

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

5. Chapter 21 What is Snake's reaction at seeing Ogre and Baby Cakes again?
(a) He is annoyed.
(b) He doesn't care.
(c) He is elated.
(d) He is angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Hodges' men take position?

2. What do the Marines send to Hodges' mother?

3. What does Hodges' seven year old son believe his father did?

4. What wound does Goodrich sustain?

5. What is it called when helicopters drop aviation fuel into the rice seed beds?

(see the answer key)

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