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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, Dulce et Decorum.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a synonym for spry?
(a) Slow
(b) Alert
(c) Nimble
(d) Lively

2. With whom must any soldier who wishes to meet with the battalion commander meet with prior to being allowed to meet with the battalion commander?
(a) Morale officer
(b) Drill sergeant
(c) Chaplain
(d) Commander's secretary

3. What do the soldiers do to the well in the village where they found the Viet Cong rifle?
(a) Close it over with rocks
(b) Poison it
(c) Dump sand in it
(d) Hide explosives in it

4. Which term best describes how O'Brien's basic training went?
(a) Time consuming
(b) Difficult
(c) Impossible
(d) Easy

5. Courage without wisdom is what, according to O'Brien's interpretation of Plato?
(a) Not true courage
(b) Unwise
(c) Showing an inability to follow through
(d) A sign of weakness

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does O'Brien liken Johansen's leaving Alpha Company?

2. Which of the following is the name of O'Brien's only friend during basic training?

3. What is the name of the lake which O'Brien likes to ride around?

4. 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?

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

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