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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 adjectives best describes O'Brien's childhood?
(a) Abnormal
(b) In constant turmoil
(c) Happy
(d) Sad

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

3. What is the goal of the soldiers in relation to the insurgents?
(a) Capture
(b) Surrender
(c) Hid
(d) Elimination

4. What does O'Brien develop an interest in during high school?
(a) Service to his country
(b) Acting
(c) War methods and techniques
(d) Politics

5. How long did Erik sign up for at the end of basic training?
(a) 2 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 3 years
(d) 4 years

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the literary term for when O'Brien keeps adding elements from events which happened prior to those he is describing?

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

3. Which of the following does O'Brien begin reading?

4. What name do the soldiers give to the Starlight scope?

5. Which of the following was one of O'Brien's common winter activities?

(see the answer key)

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