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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 the weather during Chapter four?
(a) Humid and Rainy
(b) Wet and cold
(c) Extreme heat and dry
(d) Humid and dry

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

3. How do the soldiers feel about the jungle?
(a) Stupefied
(b) Fearful
(c) Reassured
(d) Ambivalent

4. In which of the following states did O'Brien complete his basic training?
(a) Missouri
(b) Oregon
(c) Washington
(d) Texas

5. What is located in Chu Lai?
(a) Advanced training center
(b) Combat Center
(c) Landing Strip
(d) Air warfare center

Short Answer Questions

1. Which person with whom O'Brien meets seems more interested in dandruff than his views on the war?

2. In which state was O'Brien raised?

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

4. Why do the Vietnamese boys follow the soldiers?

5. What famous mountain was in the state and near where O'Brien completed his basic training?

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