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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. For what event is Major Callicles asked to leave the base camp permanently?
(a) Taking Drugs
(b) Harassing the soldiers
(c) Burning down a brothel
(d) Drinking

2. Where does O'Brien say is the only place that Alpha Companies friendships are deep?
(a) When someone is killed
(b) Foxholes
(c) While marching
(d) While on R&R

3. What does humping mean in military lingo?
(a) Walking
(b) Searching
(c) Shooting
(d) Marching

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

5. What is O'Brien's job with Alpha Company?
(a) Sniper
(b) Operating the radio
(c) Medic
(d) Simply foot soldier

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is the best definition for bellicose?

3. What does O'Brien develop an interest in during high school?

4. How do the men of Alpha Company react to the nighttime attack?

5. Which of the following was not an accurate description, according to O'Brien, of the men who make up Alpha company?

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