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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. Which of the following is the best definition for the term paralyzing as used in the following sentence? They fight paralyzing fear with each step they take.
(a) Inability to move and think
(b) Bring to a standstill
(c) Make somebody temporarily unable to move
(d) Deprive somebody of voluntary movement

2. How do the prisoners sleep?
(a) In a make shift jail
(b) On the ground bound together by ropes
(c) They are forced to stay awake
(d) Tied to a tree

3. What stands in the center of the refugee camp?
(a) Barbed wire
(b) Flag pole
(c) Hut
(d) Mine field

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

5. Which of the following characters believes it is wrong to tie the old men to trees?
(a) Erik
(b) Captain Johansen
(c) Mad Mark
(d) Bates

Short Answer Questions

1. Which type of mine scares the soldiers the most?

2. What does the Major receive for his part in the My Lai massacre?

3. Where does O'Brien sleep?

4. What does Alpha company come across in chapter twelve?

5. Which of the following is the best definition of a scout?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why are the soldiers bitter?

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

6. Why are the soldiers so angry?

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

8. What does chapter twelve illustrate about the character of the soldiers in Vietnam?

9. What does Alpha Company do for protection at night?

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

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