If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home Test | Final Test - Easy

Tim O'Brien
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If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home Test | Final Test - Easy

Tim O'Brien
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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 terms means someone with very little combat experience?
(a) Blue
(b) Red
(c) Green
(d) Black

2. Why is Pinkville referred to by this name?
(a) Areas on military maps are shaded pink
(b) A derogatory term for the people that live here
(c) The soil is pink in this region
(d) There is much blood here because so many have been killed

3. How does O'Brien feel in chapter thirteen?
(a) Surprised
(b) Relieved
(c) Angry
(d) Excited

4. What does Major Callicles feel is infecting the US military?
(a) Rebellion
(b) Liberalism
(c) Prostitution
(d) Conservatism

5. Which of the following is not an accurate description of guerrilla warfare?
(a) Sporadic
(b) Disjointed
(c) Organized
(d) Operates in small groups

6. Which of the following is O'Brien's boss at camp LZ Gator?
(a) Captain Johansen
(b) Major Callicles
(c) Mad Mark
(d) Captain Smith

7. Pinkville used to be a what?
(a) Popular beach
(b) Cemetery
(c) Population center
(d) Wasteland

8. What new job does O'Brien finally earn at the end of August?
(a) Typist
(b) Captain
(c) Munitions expert
(d) Radio man

9. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term mocks as used in the following sentence? The Captain mocks his fear.
(a) Ridicules
(b) Mimics
(c) Fakes
(d) Simulates

10. Which of the following is the best definition of a scout?
(a) Reconnoiter
(b) Inspector
(c) Surveyor
(d) Scrutinizer

11. Which of the following characters replaces Captain Johansen?
(a) Smith
(b) Thomas
(c) Markum
(d) Jones

12. What practice seems to afford the soldiers some protection from nighttime Viet Cong attacks?
(a) Taking prisoners
(b) Hiding in wells
(c) Stealing Viet Cong rifles
(d) Destroying property

13. What is O'Brien's dream war job?
(a) Planting mines
(b) With Captain Johansen
(c) Working with Erik
(d) At a base camp in the rear

14. What does Alpha company come across in chapter twelve?
(a) Safe place to rest for the night
(b) Hidden mine field
(c) Previously unknown of beach
(d) Injured Viet Cong female soldier

15. Where does Alpha Company find a Viet Cong rifle?
(a) Well
(b) On a dead soldier
(c) Mine field
(d) Hut

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some of the soldiers give to the dying female Viet Cong soldier?

2. How many times is the base attacked while O'Brien works there?

3. What happens to Alpha Company as they are half way across the marsh?

4. What do the men of Alpha Company use to fight the constant fear?

5. What is Alpha Company looking for on their marches in chapter 17?

(see the answer keys)

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