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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 physical signs of stress can be seen in Major Callicles?
(a) Migraine headaches
(b) Heart attack
(c) Ongoing weight problem
(d) Bursting blood vessels on his face

2. What consumes Major Callicles?
(a) Prostitution
(b) My Lai scandal
(c) Liberalism
(d) Sense of right and fairness

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

4. What does the letters AWOL stand for?
(a) Away Without Leave
(b) Absent While on Leave
(c) Absent Without Leave
(d) Away While on Leave

5. Which of the following is not a synonym for the term lament?
(a) Celebrate
(b) Crying
(c) Bewail
(d) Grieve

6. How much are the refugees paid for each death?
(a) $33.90
(b) $5.98
(c) $100.35
(d) $20

7. What does O'Brien acquire just after Alpha Company gets a new commander?
(a) Letter from Erik
(b) New job
(c) 3-day pass
(d) Bottle of wine

8. 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) Underhanded
(b) Unfaithful
(c) Dangerous
(d) Safe

9. How many times is the base attacked while O'Brien works there?
(a)
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 1

10. Which of the following describes how the scout feels about going on the march with the soldiers?
(a) Afraid
(b) Ready
(c) Surprised
(d) Unwilling

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

12. What does the Major receive for his part in the My Lai massacre?
(a) Commendation
(b) Reprimand
(c) Discharge
(d) Promotion

13. Which type of mine would detonate under vehicles?
(a) M-14 anti-personnel mines
(b) Bouncing Betty
(c) Soviet TMB
(d) Booby-trapped mortar rounds

14. Why does the Vietnamese scout want request leave?
(a) To earn money for his family
(b) Help his family overcome an illness
(c) Join the Viet Cong
(d) To take care of his children after his wife was killed

15. O'Brien believes that Johansen is the perfect guard for what?
(a) Him (O'Brien)
(b) Any army
(c) Platonic Republic
(d) President

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term sycophantic?

2. What does Major Callicles feel is infecting the US military?

3. Where does O'Brien go for R&R soon after he starts at LZ Gator?

4. What is Alpha Company assigned to protect on the beaches of a lagoon?

5. What new job does O'Brien finally earn at the end of August?

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