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

2. Who prepares O'Brien's induction papers?
(a) His mother
(b) The draft board
(c) O'Brien himself
(d) His father

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

4. What does the battalion commander believe is O'Brien's problem?
(a) Poor hygiene
(b) Moral struggle
(c) Afraid of dying
(d) Inadequate training

5. How many men were in O'Brien's basic training unit?
(a) 500
(b) 50
(c) 100
(d) 200

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Erik sign up for at the end of basic training?

2. Which of the following is not an accurate description of the days in O'Brien's company?

3. In what branch of the military does O'Brien serve?

4. In what way does O'Brien classify himself?

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

(see the answer key)

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