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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. What is Lieutenant Martin's primary concern in Vietnam?
(a) The mission.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His own safety.
(d) The men.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 31, as Third Squad stops during the march, what does Paul Berlin do?
(a) Write a letter.
(b) Weep.
(c) Fall asleep.
(d) Pee in a paddy.

3. What action do the two older women continually do as they ride with Third Squad?
(a) Stringing beans.
(b) Singing.
(c) Weeping.
(d) Sewing.

4. With what term do the men of Third Squad refer to Lieutenant Corson after he tells them he will not be leaving Delhi?
(a) Sunday civilian.
(b) Old-timer.
(c) Walking wounded.
(d) Pussy.

5. Early in his arrival, Paul Berlin is warned by another soldier not to do what in regarding a paddy?
(a) Drink from it.
(b) Wade in it.
(c) Pee in it.
(d) Bathe in it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter 29, Sarkin Aung Wan repeatedly berates Paul Berlin for what reason?

3. What does Paul Berlin end up saying to his parents over the MARS system?

4. Which of the following is not a member of the Cacciato search party?

5. In Chapter 25, why is the mountain road particularly bad for a march?

(see the answer key)

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