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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were Bobby and his father named after Robert E. Lee?
(a) They were given the name because Bobby's grandmother was fascinated with Lee.
(b) They were given that name because Robert E. Lee personally thanked Bobby's ancestors for serving in the war.
(c) They were given the name because Bobby's grandfather was a history buff.
(d) They were given the name because it was tradition to name the children after a war hero.

2. What is the Marine recruiter's reaction to Bagger and his teammates?
(a) He is in euphoria.
(b) He gives them warnings about what they will encounter.
(c) He turns everyone but Bagger away.
(d) He tries to talk them out of enlisting.

3. What do four hippies sitting outside a restaurant call Gilliland?
(a) War Monger
(b) Killing Machine
(c) Coward
(d) Baby Killer

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

5. Chapter 1 What does Snake do when he encounters Smack-man?
(a) He threatens him with a knife.
(b) He kicks him furiously in the head.
(c) He sells dope to him.
(d) He buys dope from him.

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

7. What does Cat Man believe he is meant to do?
(a) Move back to his native country
(b) Join the Marines
(c) Live a life of crime
(d) Go back to school

8. Chapter 19 What is the diagnosis given by Doc Rabbit about the young child who is carried on a stretcher by some villagers?
(a) He will be blinded from his head wound.
(b) He will recover fully.
(c) He is sure to die.
(d) He will be a vegetable for the rest of his life.

9. Why does Goodrich decide to be in Bagger's team?
(a) Goodrich wants to harass Bagger.
(b) Goodrich doesn't get along with anyone on his own team.
(c) Goodrich is going to make Bagger toughen up.
(d) Goodrich feels he and Bagger are alike.

10. Chapter 5 What does Major Otto have on his arm that he received during his first tour of duty?
(a) A tattoo of his mother
(b) A six inch, purple trough from a bone- shattering machine- gun bullet
(c) A Semper Fi tattoo
(d) A tattoo of his girl friend

11. Chapter 4 What is the injury that Ogre sustains during enemy fire?
(a) He is shot in the shoulder.
(b) His leg is bleeding badly.
(c) He is grazed across his temple.
(d) His arm is broken.

12. Who denies access to Bagger when he wants to see his friend, Homicide?
(a) Rap Jones
(b) Cannonball
(c) Snake
(d) Austin

13. When Dan surrenders to the Marines, what position do they offer him?
(a) Machine gunner
(b) Sniper
(c) Truck driver
(d) Kit Carson Scout

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

15. How is Big Mac killed?
(a) He sets off a booby trap.
(b) He is hit by friendly fire.
(c) He is shot by a sniper.
(d) He falls in a raging river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Snake do when he sees the new recruits?

2. What does Bagger do when he hears the song, These Eyes?

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

4. What does Major Otto ask Hodges when they meet in the commander's tent?

5. What does Cannonball need to help digest all the changes taking place in the black community?

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