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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why are the men of Alpha Company in disarray?
(a) Bad leadership
(b) Overwhelmed by too many enemy soldiers
(c) Too many losses
(d) Poor planning

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following phrases is why O'Brien decides that Johansen is a real leader?

2. What practice seems to afford the soldiers some protection from nighttime Viet Cong attacks?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What accident occurs which kills or injures dozens of refugees?

2. Why doesn't Bates or O'Brien do anything about the old men being tied to the trees?

3. Why does Major Callicles try to humiliate O'Brien?

4. How does O'Brien feel about his new job?

5. Why is the white first sergeant fragged?

6. Why are the soldiers so angry?

7. What event does O'Brien tell Erik he witnessed recently in the letter he sends him?

8. When do the men of the village go fishing?

9. O'Brien seems to like to enjoy what type of reading?

10. How have things changed for Alpha Company?

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