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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, My Lai in May.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best descriptor for the transition which O'Brien faces with daily life in Vietnam from his previous life?
(a) Abrupt
(b) Denied
(c) Consistent
(d) Expected

2. Which of the following is a synonym for the term raucous as it is used to describe the bus ride to basic training?
(a) Rough
(b) Soft
(c) Boisterous
(d) Guttural

3. Why do the Vietnamese boys follow the soldiers?
(a) To clean weapons
(b) Watch and report to the Viet Cong
(c) Monitor locations
(d) Get candy

4. What does it mean to the members of Alpha Company to be getting short?
(a) Loss of a limb
(b) Out of ammunition
(c) Injured but not incapacitated
(d) 5-6 months left in Vietnam

5. Which area is considered really dangerous?
(a) Chu Lai
(b) Long Binh
(c) Pinkville
(d) Batangan Peninsula

Short Answer Questions

1. After the attack on which village does O'Brien lose a buddy?

2. With whom must any soldier who wishes to meet with the battalion commander meet with prior to being allowed to meet with the battalion commander?

3. Which area of Vietnam is one of the most heavily mined areas?

4. Which of the following best describes what O'Brien is afraid of?

5. Why is Pinkville referred to by this name?

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