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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22, Courage is a Certain Kind of Preserving.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What seems to happen to the jungle as the soldiers stare at it into the darkness?
(a) Seems to move
(b) Seems to be filled with animals
(c) Seems to grow
(d) Seems to swallow up their friends

4. Which of the following is the best definition for insurgent?
(a) A person who revels in the pain of others
(b) A soldier
(c) An uprising
(d) A person who rebels against authority

5. What is Alpha Company looking for on their marches in chapter 17?
(a) Viet Cong
(b) Mines
(c) A place to rest
(d) Rifles

Short Answer 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.

2. What does Alpha company come across in chapter twelve?

3. Which of the following events takes place about one hour after the new commander takes charge of Alpha Company?

4. Which of the following describes how the female Viet Cong soldier died?

5. Which area of Vietnam is one of the most heavily mined areas?

(see the answer key)

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