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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Six, Detours on the Road to Paris, Chapter Seven, Riding the Road to Paris, Chapter Eight, The Observation Post, Chapter Nine, How Bernie Lynn Died After Frenchie Tucker.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, who is supposed to relieve Paul Berlin of his post?
(a) Stink Harris.
(b) Doc Peret.
(c) Oscar Johnson.
(d) Eddie Lazzutti.

2. Which of the following is an unofficial SOP mentioned in Chapter 4?
(a) Blowing tunnels instead of searching them.
(b) Smoking pot.
(c) Taking local women along with the Squad.
(d) Burning empty villages.

3. According to Doc Peret, soldiers need to beware of an excess of what substance?
(a) Antibiotics.
(b) LSD.
(c) Phlegm.
(d) Bile.

4. What city are the three refugee women in the cart from?
(a) My Lai.
(b) Phnom Penh.
(c) Saigon.
(d) Cholon

5. What impeding event occurs as the Third Squad crosses the river into Laos?
(a) Eddie Lazzutti sets off a mine.
(b) Lieutenant Corson passes out.
(c) The Viet Cong capture them.
(d) They are ordered to turn back by a beret.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what month does Paul Berlin determine it is?

2. In Chapter 9, why does Sidney Martin send Bernie Lynn into the tunnel?

3. Which character begins falling in love with Sarkin Aung Wan?

4. What item does Cacciato strew on the road to guide Third Squad?

5. While practicing in a fake minefield in Chapter 4, how do new soldiers know that have tripped a "mine?"

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