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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. Where does O'Brien sleep?
(a) In a tent on the base
(b) In the barracks
(c) In his office
(d) In an apartment with Bates

2. Which emotion term best describes how the scout feels after leaving the Captain and being refused leave?
(a) Determined
(b) Angry
(c) Scoffed at
(d) Resigned

3. What do the men of Alpha Company use to fight the constant fear?
(a) Prostitutes
(b) Humor
(c) Drugs
(d) Alcohol

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

5. What do some of the soldiers give to the dying female Viet Cong soldier?
(a) Nothing
(b) Water
(c) Chocolate
(d) Kool-Aid

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Pinkville referred to by this name?

2. Which of the following describes how the scout feels about going on the march with the soldiers?

3. Where does Alpha Company find a Viet Cong rifle?

4. What does Captain Johansen tell O'Brien he would rather be than anything else?

5. Which type of mine would detonate under vehicles?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does O'Brien say ruins a man's psyche?

3. What similarity to the soldiers' situation does the Captain draw for the scout?

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

5. Why are the soldiers bitter?

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

7. What surprised the soldiers about the way the female Viet Cong soldier died?

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

9. Why can't the soldiers easily recognize the enemy?

10. How would you classify Major Callicles mental state?

(see the answer keys)

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