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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Mentally Ill
(b) Mentally compromised
(c) Psychotic
(d) Lunatics

2. What does the battalion commander believe is O'Brien's problem?
(a) Poor hygiene
(b) Inadequate training
(c) Moral struggle
(d) Afraid of dying

3. Which of the following is a synonym for "Charlie"?
(a) Hump
(b) Viet Cong
(c) Barney
(d) O'Brien

4. What task does the squad leader make the squad do?
(a) Buff and wax the floor
(b) Clean the urinals with their toothbrushes
(c) Practice shooting
(d) Follow around drill sergeant Blyton around

5. Which of the following terms best describes how O'Brien feels during basic training?
(a) Supported
(b) Fierce
(c) Happy
(d) Lonely

6. What does O'Brien learn about his military future at the beginning of chapter six?
(a) O'Brien learns he will not be sent to Vietnam
(b) O'Brien learns he is an excellent shot
(c) O'Brien learns that he will be able to get out of the military
(d) O'Brien learns that he will be sent to the foxholes of Vietnam

7. Where did O'Brien meet a Vietnamese student who was also a Viet Cong officer?
(a) Basic Training
(b) College
(c) Prague
(d) Missouri

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

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

10. What does the term ingratiate mean?
(a) Move away from
(b) Curry favor
(c) Despise
(d) Respond to

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

12. Which of the following is a new piece of equipment the soldiers break out in Chapter Four?
(a) Explosive ordinance
(b) Foxhole shovel
(c) New trail pack
(d) Starlight scope

13. What type of training does O'Brien have to go through after he leaves basic training?
(a) Advanced Infantry Training
(b) Advanced Shooting School
(c) Advanced Basic Training
(d) None, he is sent over seas

14. Why do the Vietnamese boys follow the soldiers?
(a) Watch and report to the Viet Cong
(b) Monitor locations
(c) Get candy
(d) To clean weapons

15. What type of notice does O'Brien receive?
(a) Reduction
(b) Introduction
(c) Induction
(d) Deduction

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which word best describes the length of the meeting O'Brien has with the battalion commander?

3. Which of the following is the best definition for insurgent?

4. In what way does O'Brien classify himself?

5. What is different about chapter ten than the others?

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