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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 much are the refugees paid for each death?

2. Why is Pinkville referred to by this name?

3. Which of the following best describes how O'Brien feels about Captain Johansen?

4. O'Brien believes that Johansen is the perfect guard for what?

5. Which of the following is the best definition for the term sycophantic?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why are the soldiers bitter?

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

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

8. What is the major difference between Captain Johansen and Mad Mark as O'Brien sees it?

9. How does the Vietnamese scout feel about the soldiers for which he is scouting?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write a letter to a congressman penned by O'Brien after he returned to America from his tour in Vietnam. Be sure to include his strong feelings, beliefs and reasons behind these beliefs and feelings.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay comparing Captain Smith and Major Callicles. In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different? Which character do you believe you are most like? Why? Use specific examples from the text to support your writing.

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