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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. Marcus was taken from his cave back to the village where who came to visit him regularly in Chapter 10?
(a) The village elders.
(b) The police chief.
(c) The village children.
(d) The medicine man.

2. In Chapter 10, Sarawa left the cave and came back after how many hours had passed?
(a) 5.
(b) 36.
(c) 2.
(d) 12.

3. What was the name of Marcus' twin brother?
(a) David.
(b) Shane.
(c) James.
(d) Morgan.

4. What is the title of Chapter 7?
(a) "Welcome to Hell, Gentlemen."
(b) "'Bye, Dudes, Give 'Em Hell."
(c) "An Avalanche of Gunfire."
(d) "Two-two-eight! It's Two-two-eight!"

5. How many men found Marcus and helped him to their village in Chapter 9?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 8.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Marcus' best friend in the Afghan village?

2. In Chapter 7, Marcus knew that as a medic he could have helped Mikey and Danny, but he was unable to for what reason?

3. In Chapter 11, the Taliban fighters were threatening the villagers, demanding that they do what?

4. The articles of which Geneva Convention extensively defined the basic rights of prisoners during war, established protections for the wounded, and established protections for the civilians in and around a war zone?

5. The village children had been beaten by whom as they attempted to find dropped supplies in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Marcus and his men encounter goatherds in Chapter 7? What ethical dilemma did the team face?

2. In what physical and emotional state was Marcus following the battle in Chapter 8?

3. How does the author describe Danny's death in Chapter 8?

4. In what ways did the villagers show generosity in protecting Marcus in Chapter 11? How did he attempt to repay them?

5. Who did Marcus encounter relating to his mission in Chapter 11? What did he do?

6. When was Marcus taken to a cave by the villagers in Chapter 10? How does he describe the experience?

7. What did Marcus encounter as he searched for water in Chapter 9? How does he describe his plight?

8. How does the author describe the atmosphere at Marcus's parents home in Chapter 10?

9. What did Marcus do in order to mark his location to rescuers in Chapter 11? Why was finding a way out of the village important?

10. What happened when Marcus was taken into the village in Chapter 10? Who came and interrogated him?

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