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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 the best synonym for treacherous as used in the following sentence? The coral reefs and sandy beaches are a treacherous paradise.
(a) Unfaithful
(b) Underhanded
(c) Dangerous
(d) Safe

2. Why can't O'Brien sleep?
(a) He is not allowed because he is always the guard
(b) He is lost in the jungle
(c) Overwhelmed by the jungle
(d) Fear of being killed

3. Which of the following terms does not accurately describe Captain Smith?
(a) Brave
(b) Slovenly
(c) Careless
(d) Inept

4. What does the man offer to the soldiers?
(a) Food
(b) A place to sleep
(c) Milk
(d) Water

5. Which of the following is not an accurate description of the days in O'Brien's company?
(a) Tedious
(b) Spent sweeping villages
(c) Spent marching in formation
(d) Long

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of notice does O'Brien receive?

2. Which of the following best describes what O'Brien is afraid of?

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

4. Which of the following does O'Brien use to describe the way Alpha company came out of the jungle?

5. Why do the Vietnamese boys follow the soldiers?

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