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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Cacciato respond to the Third Squad's lighting a smoke grenade early in their pursuit?
(a) He waves at them.
(b) He speads up his pace.
(c) He fires on them.
(d) He lights his own smoke grenade.

3. At what is Pederson shooting as he dies in the paddy?
(a) The water.
(b) The trees.
(c) The chinook.
(d) The sky.

4. At what town does Lieutenant Corson decide to cut off Cacciato in Chapter 10?
(a) Bangkok.
(b) Delhi.
(c) Phnom Penh.
(d) Mandalay.

5. What appliance did Doc Peret disassemble as a child?
(a) A refrigerator.
(b) An air conditioner.
(c) A television.
(d) A HAM radio.

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

7. What official houses Third Squad at their destination in of Chapter 27?
(a) A Mayor.
(b) A Governor.
(c) An Ambassador.
(d) A Colonel.

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

9. Where does Paul Berlin decide he will take a flat when he moves to Paris after the war?
(a) Montmartre.
(b) St. Germaine.
(c) Montparnasse.
(d) Bastille.

10. What kind of animal do the Third Squad see Cacciato swinging around in this chapter?
(a) A chicken.
(b) A cat.
(c) A snake.
(d) An iguana.

11. What east of burden does Stink Harris shoot in Chapter 6?
(a) Mule.
(b) Water buffalo.
(c) Ox.
(d) Horse.

12. In Chapter 11, Sidney Martin calls in a massive air-strike following the death of which of his men?
(a) Pederson.
(b) Bernie Lynn.
(c) Billy Boy Watkins.
(d) Ready Mix.

13. What name does Sarkin Aung Wan call Paul Berlin?
(a) Spec Four.
(b) GI Joe.
(c) Nixon.
(d) Germany.

14. What animal were Paul Berlin and his father when they went to Indian Guides camp?
(a) Bears.
(b) Deer.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Salmon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Doc Peret, soldiers need to beware of an excess of what substance?

2. In Chapter 14, why is Frenchie Tucker about to leave the front when he is shot?

3. On the bumpy ride into hot territory in Chapter 20, which Squad member falls to the floor of the Chinook and cannot get up?

4. In Chapter 21, the delirious Lieutenant tells Paul Berlin what truth about their situation?

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

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