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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Alpha Company.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Short hair cut
(b) Closely guarded
(c) Deprived of something
(d) Resigned

2. Which best describes how the soldiers feel about minor shrapnel injuries?
(a) Annoyed
(b) Unbothered
(c) They seek medic help
(d) They are sent to a hospital

3. What task does the squad leader make the squad do?
(a) Clean the urinals with their toothbrushes
(b) Buff and wax the floor
(c) Follow around drill sergeant Blyton around
(d) Practice shooting

4. In what way does O'Brien classify himself?
(a) Foot soldier
(b) Sober
(c) Teacher of war lessons
(d) War expert

5. What does O'Brien struggle with throughout the summer?
(a) State versus individual rights
(b) Underage drinking
(c) Love of God
(d) Moral dilemma

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does O'Brien go for basic training?

2. Which term best describes how O'Brien's basic training went?

3. From which area are the insurgents?

4. In which state was O'Brien raised?

5. Which of the following is not a synonym for spry?

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