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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20, Another War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the men of Alpha Company react to the nighttime attack?
(a) Hide in foxholes
(b) Organize themselves to counter attack
(c) Laugh
(d) Take cover

2. What is O'Brien's job with Alpha Company?
(a) Operating the radio
(b) Medic
(c) Sniper
(d) Simply foot soldier

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

4. Which of the following is not an accurate description of guerrilla warfare?
(a) Sporadic
(b) Disjointed
(c) Operates in small groups
(d) Organized

5. Which of the following was one of O'Brien's common summer activities?
(a) Basketball
(b) Soccer
(c) Volleyball
(d) Baseball

Short Answer Questions

1. Which best describes how the soldiers feel about minor shrapnel injuries?

2. In which of the following wars did O'Brien's parents serve?

3. Which time of day is filled with the most potential danger according to O'Brien?

4. Who does O'Brien want to write like when he leaves Vietnam?

5. Who prepares O'Brien's induction papers?

(see the answer key)

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