View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What takes place while Boomer and Gilliland inspect the Vietnamese soldier who is dressed like a mamasan?

2. Chapter 17 Why does a new trench hole have to be dug by the Marines rather than their using an old trench hole?

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

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

5. Why does Phony join the Marines?

Short Essay Questions

1. What becomes of Baby Cakes, Ogre, and the engineer as they dig out an abandoned bomb?

2. Describe the circumstances when Cat Man arrives in America from Mexico?

3. Who is wounded during enemy fire in An Hoa?

4. Explain the circumstances when Bagger enlists in the Marines.

5. What problems does Cannonball encounter in boot camp and Vietnam?

6. What kind of childhood did Phony experience?

7. What does Bagger explain to his Marine buddies when he gets back from R&R?

8. Why does Snake argue with Austin's order to send a platoon on the other side of the wire at the tree line for LP?

9. What does Bobby Hodges awaken to his first night in Vietnam?

10. Why is Bobby proud to enlist in the Marines?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Evaluate the relationship between Hodges and Mitsuko.

2) Are they a good match? Explain.

3) How do they interact with one another?

4) What are the qualities of their relationship?

5) Cite examples from the story proving their acceptance of one another and their role in the war.

Essay Topic 2

1) Analyze the image of the One Mile Killer Fields.

2) What do they symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe the unexpected act of Goodrich when he speaks at the anti-war rally.

2) Why does he think Snake would be proud of his actions?

3) What evidence of change takes place in Goodrich's personality?

4) How does he regard himself in this new role he makes for himself?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 610 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample