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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who wants to fire on Cacciato in this chapter?
(a) Eddie Lazzuti.
(b) Paul Berlin.
(c) Oscar Johnson.
(d) Stink Harris.

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

4. 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.

5. What words does Paul Berlin state to himself without emotion as he watches Chapter 11's air-strike?
(a) I'm sorry.
(b) Kill it.
(c) Fuck you.
(d) Bye bye.

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

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

8. How does Li Van Hgoc maintain constant communication with the world above him?
(a) A foot messenger.
(b) A series of tubes.
(c) A periscope.
(d) A telegraph machine.

9. In Chapter 5, what month does Paul Berlin determine it is?
(a) April.
(b) July.
(c) November.
(d) February.

10. Through what nearby country does Cacciato tell Berlin he intends to pass on his way to Paris?
(a) China.
(b) Thailand.
(c) Cambodia.
(d) Laos.

11. In Chapter 19, what does Paul Berlin realize is the true value of the Cacciato pursuit?
(a) It will be a great war story.
(b) It has brought the squad together.
(c) It will let him see the world.
(d) It has taken him away from death.

12. Which of the following items is not among those that Li Van Hgoc serves to Third Squad in Chapter 13?
(a) Milk.
(b) Fresh fruit.
(c) Rice.
(d) Brandy.

13. Who falls in love in Delhi?
(a) Oscar Johnson.
(b) Lieutenant Corson.
(c) Doc Peret.
(d) Stink Harris.

14. In Chapter 27, what assumption about himself does Paul Berlin acknowledge is true?
(a) He is a writer at heart.
(b) He will not fight well.
(c) He does not believe in the War.
(d) He will never really leave the Midwest.

15. In Chapter 14, why is Frenchie Tucker about to leave the front when he is shot?
(a) A gangrenous wound.
(b) Scheduled leave.
(c) His tour is up.
(d) High blood pressure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action is Sarkin Aung Wan doing in Chapter 17 when Paul Berlin explains to her that they must catch Cacciato before going to Paris?

2. What item does Jolly Chand serve Third Squad in Chapter 23 that upsets her husband?

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

4. In Chapter 11, Sidney Martin calls in a massive air-strike following the death of which of his men?

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

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