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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. What is the name of O'Brien's company?
(a) Beta
(b) Omega
(c) Alpha
(d) Zeta

2. Which of the following terms does Blyton call Erik when he voices his opposition to the war?
(a) Coward
(b) Disgusting
(c) Whiner
(d) Baby

3. Which of the following is a synonym for "Charlie"?
(a) Hump
(b) O'Brien
(c) Viet Cong
(d) Barney

4. What does humping mean in military lingo?
(a) Shooting
(b) Marching
(c) Walking
(d) Searching

5. Which of the following characters often spends time telling jokes?
(a) O'Brien
(b) Charlie
(c) Mike
(d) Barney

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not one of O'Brien's common high school activities?

2. 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?

3. In which of the following states did O'Brien complete his basic training?

4. In which state was O'Brien raised?

5. What is located in Chu Lai?

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