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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Forty-One, Getting Shot, Chapter Forty-Two, The Observation Post.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The sight of which soldier fills Sidney Martin with pride in Chapter 25?
(a) Pederson.
(b) Paul Berlin.
(c) Cacciato.
(d) Eddie Lazzutti.

2. In Chapter 9, what does Stink Harris refuse to do for Doc Peret?
(a) Give Bernie Lynn an injection.
(b) Bag Frenchie Tucker's body.
(c) Go into the tunnel.
(d) Talk to the dying Bernie Lynn.

3. What is the next location on Third Squad's journey after Delhi?
(a) Kabul.
(b) Islamabad.
(c) Tehran.
(d) Baghdad.

4. At the end of Chapter 40, Paul Berlin reasons that the root goal or the Vietnam War is to spread what?
(a) Liberty.
(b) Civility.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Captialism.

5. What proclamation does Doc Peret repeatedly make as the squad travels on the cart?
(a) The war is over.
(b) They will all be court-martialed.
(c) Armageddon is nigh.
(d) Cacciato is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Oscar Johnson, what is the only lesson to be learned from Buff's death?

2. According to the major at Paul Berlin's promotion review, why are they fighting in Vietnam?

3. What does Third Squad give to Stink Harris as a joke in Chapter 39?

4. How is Cacciato dressed when Paul Berlin spots him in Chapter 18?

5. As he marches with Third Squad in Chapter 31, what does Paul Berlin plan to do in the coming weeks?

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