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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. Why is Jones sent back to the World?

2. What happens to Hodges as the helicopters arrive to carry the wounded to safety?

3. Where does Mitsuko take Hitoshi to help him understand his past?

4. What does Hodges think about his situation as the enemy begins bombing?

5. What does the enemy use as a distraction from the ambush?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Goodrich go to the Regimental Legal Officer's tent?

2. What effect does sitting in the rain have on Hodges' men?

3. How do Goodrich's parents welcome him back home?

4. Why does Snake go to the company office tent?

5. What does Goodrich see hanging from the helicopter that passes above him?

6. What is the reaction of Hodges' son when Mitsuko takes him to see his father's memorial?

7. Why does Dan disagree with Operation Lam Son 719?

8. What does Waterbull tell the men in the letter he sends to the unit?

9. What does Hodges' mother do with the flag and gold medal she receives that Hodges earned while in the war?

10. What does Snake do when he sees Senator in the hole?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Goodrich is one of the main constants throughout the novel. He is mentioned in all parts of the story and everyone's life seems to revolve around him.

1) Explain how Goodrich and the characters intertwine as the book progresses.

2) What relationship does he have with Hodges, Snake, Bagger, Phony, Mark, and his parents?

Essay Topic 2

1) Compare and contrast the characters of Hodges and Kersey.

2) Summarize the impact each character has on the story.

3) How is each character realistic in his view toward life, considering the time period in which the story takes place?

4) How do their roles as soldiers differ? Cite examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

1) Analyze how Webb depicts the soldiers during the final battle of the novel.

2) What role does fate plays in their lives?

3) How does Webb make use of figurative language during the battle?

4) How do each of these things relate to Snake, Senator, and Hodges?

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