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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At one point Rowe is questioned but _______________ to communicate effectively.
(a) Is too afraid.
(b) Knows too little Vietnamese.
(c) Is too confused.
(d) Is too tired.

2. After how many days does Tim Barker, a U.S. Army Captain, die?
(a) Eighty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty-eight.
(d) Eight.

3. Why do the men buy raw brown sugar?
(a) It is easy to come by.
(b) It is cheap.
(c) It is not considered food.
(d) It tastes good.

4. The next American brought to the camp is Staff Sergeant Ben Wilkes who has been in captivity for how long?
(a) Two years.
(b) A year.
(c) Four years.
(d) Six months.

5. Why was the barracks hit?
(a) Because of its proximity to that target.
(b) Because it looks like an airplane hangar.
(c) Because the Vietcong wanted to kill the soldiers.
(d) Because the Vietcong have bad aim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening to Jim?

2. One day, the camp is shelled and Rowe finds himself running for his life. He notes that it's ___________ to be so near a rescue.

3. Riggs stands up for them to others and Rowe decides that being one of Riggs' lieutenants is what?

4. Rowe, Rocky and Dan are put into what upon their arrival?

5. When Rowe is taken inside, he discovers that _________ is there, that his leg is troubling him but that he is alive and conscious.

(see the answer key)

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