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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the civilians in America treat Gilliland when he returns home wearing his uniform?
(a) They look at him like he is an animal.
(b) They treat him with respect.
(c) They treat him like a hero.
(d) They pity him.

2. What does Major Otto tell Hodges about Arizona Valley?
(a) There is no hot food, no clean clothes, and blood and guts every day.
(b) It is one of the quiet spots in the jungle.
(c) It's not as bad as everyone says.
(d) It is hidden from the enemy.

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

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

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

6. What does Dan give a mamasan to give to her children?
(a) A wooden car he whittled
(b) Three cans of C-ration meat
(c) A chocolate bar
(d) A can of fruit

7. What does Cannonball do to get out on the Medevac?
(a) He shoots himself in the leg.
(b) He eats rotten food.
(c) He frags himself in the buttocks.
(d) He cuts off his thumb.

8. Chapter 2 What is the reason that Bobby Hodges enlists in the armed forces?
(a) He doesn't know what else to do with his life.
(b) His mother convinces him to go.
(c) He is carrying on the family tradition of fighting for his country.
(d) He is trying to escape a petty crime.

9. What does Goodrich plan to do when he gets into the Marines?
(a) Play in the Marine Band
(b) Be a medic
(c) Work on jets
(d) Be an infantryman

10. Where is Bobby stationed while he awaits to leave for Vietnam?
(a) North Carolina
(b) Okinawa
(c) Hiroshima
(d) Virginia

11. What is the name Cannonball's mother is known as back home?
(a) Junk Lady Washington
(b) Drunk Lady Washington
(c) Crazy Lady Washington
(d) Fat Lady Washington

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

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

14. Why does Snake argue with Austin about the LP duty assignment?
(a) Almost all of Snake's men are injured and need to recover.
(b) Snake's men just had duty and are tired.
(c) Snake's men will not be able to get back over the wire if attacked.
(d) Snake likes to argue with Austin about everything.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Snake and Hodges plan to ambush next?

2. Chapter 8 How does Senator's friend, John Grimsley, get out of going to Vietnam?

3. What does Bagger do before he leaves for war?

4. Chapter 23 What does Hodges remember about the North Vietnamese when he sees Cat Man near a banana tree?

5. Who is hit as Snake's company has point patrol in Go Noi?

(see the answer keys)

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