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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Escape.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes what O'Brien is afraid of?
(a) Vietnam
(b) Exile
(c) Inability to be courageous
(d) Dying

2. Which of the following best describes how O'Brien feels about the war?
(a) It is too far away
(b) It needs to end quickly
(c) It is wrong
(d) It is right

3. Which of the following is the best definition of insanity as used by O'Brien to describe some of his fellow soldiers in chapter four?
(a) Psychotic
(b) Mentally compromised
(c) Mentally Ill
(d) Lunatics

4. Which of the following terms best describes how O'Brien feels during basic training?
(a) Supported
(b) Happy
(c) Lonely
(d) Fierce

5. Which of the following is the best definition of the term shorn as used in the following sentence? Everyone is sober, shaven and shorn after raising their hands and reciting an oath.
(a) Deprived of something
(b) Short hair cut
(c) Closely guarded
(d) Resigned

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a synonym for the term raucous as it is used to describe the bus ride to basic training?

2. Who warned Alpha Company of an incoming explosive ordinance?

3. What does O'Brien develop an interest in during high school?

4. Which of the following terms does Blyton call Erik when he voices his opposition to the war?

5. Which of the following is the name of O'Brien's only friend during basic training?

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