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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the soldiers take vengeance?

3. Why are the men of Alpha Company in disarray?

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term mocks as used in the following sentence? The Captain mocks his fear.

5. Which other character was able to obtain a job at LZ Gator as a typist with O'Brien?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens to the old men after they are tied to the tree all night?

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

5. Why are the soldiers bitter?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how you are similar to O'Brien. Use many complete details and include a personal response as to why you feel that way.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the changes O'Brien went through throughout all of his time in Vietnam. In what ways did he become a better person? In what ways was he too hard on himself? Use specific examples from the novel to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay expressing your own personal feelings about O'Brien's experience in Vietnam in relation to his own feelings. How has your understanding of the Vietnam war changed? In what ways can you relate to how O'Brien felt during his time in the war?

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