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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Forty-Six, Going After Cacciato.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the major at Paul Berlin's promotion review, why are they fighting in Vietnam?
(a) No reason.
(b) To stop Communism.
(c) To spread Democracy.
(d) To win.

2. What season is it at the end of Chapter 40?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Autumn.

3. When do the the events of Chapter 2 occur in relation to Chapter 1?
(a) The same day.
(b) The next day.
(c) Days before.
(d) An indeterminant number of days after.

4. What does the girl in the van think must be the worst part of going to war?
(a) The filth.
(b) The anxiety.
(c) The guilt.
(d) The sleeplessness.

5. Why does the earths start shaking in Chapter 41?
(a) Lieutenant Corson has called in an airstrike a few miles away.
(b) Another squad is blowing tunnels.
(c) A typhoon is blowing in.
(d) An aftershock from a quake.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what term do the men of Third Squad refer to Lieutenant Corson after he tells them he will not be leaving Delhi?

2. Why does Sidney Martin take so long to get air support after the tunnel attacks?

3. Why are Third Squad arrested in Chapter 29?

4. Who makes of up the phrase "The World's Greatest Lake Country?"

5. Which member of Third Squad always daydreams abut what he'd do with a million dollars?

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