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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Hodges want to give food to the woman who asks for food for her child?

3. Why are the villagers told they have to keep walking even after Hodges says that he will transport them to the resettlement village in a Medevac?

4. Who makes snide comments about the Chaplain who is leading a memorial service for the fallen men?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What unreasonable expectations does Angus Austin expect from the men?

3. What does Major Otto tell Hodges about the bush?

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

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

6. What is the main reason Ronnie enlists in the Marines?

7. What kind of childhood did Phony experience?

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

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

10. Describe Dan's family and what becomes of them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Each of the characters presented in Hodges' unit had different reasons for enlisting in the Marines.

1) Summarize the reasons of at least four of the characters in the novel.

2) Compare the character's views when they enlisted to their attitudes toward the Marines once they are actually serving in Vietnam.

3) How does each of the characters lose their innocent view of their role in the war? Cite examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

1) What is the message Webb is trying to convey about life both in the states and in Vietnam during the war?

2) Does he depict a realistic and relevant view of human nature through the actions of the character during the Vietnam War?

3) Are the human qualities of each character true to life? Explain.

4) How do the characters convey the everyday struggles of life?

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?

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