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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. What operative name does the narrator describe for the activity of shooting dogs in "Redeployment"?

2. Who introduces Nathan to Cindy in “Money as a Weapons System”?

3. Who leads the 1st Fire Team in "FRAGO"?

4. What video game does the narrator describe playing in "After Action Report"?

5. What does "Istalquall" mean in English?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whose memorial is described in “After Action Report”? How is the memorial described?

2. How do the Marines enter the targeted house in “FRAGO”? What do they discover upon entering?

3. How does the narrator feel when turning in his rifle after deployment in “Redeployment”?

4. What is symbolized by the baseball uniforms in “Money as a Weapons System”?

5. What is discovered in the basement in “FRAGO”? How do the Marines enter the basement?

6. How are IEDs defined in “OIF”? How are daisy chains described?

7. How would you describe the language style of “OIF”? Why do you think the author employs this style?

8. What literary element dominates “Money as a Weapons System”?

9. How does the narrator describe his trip to a local mall in “Redeployment”?

10. Describe the narrative style of “FRAGO.” What is taking place when the story begins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe, analyze, and discuss the language in “OIF.” Why does the author employ military lingo and acronyms throughout the story? What effects does the language have on the reader? What are examples of these terms?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the actions, objectives, obstacles, and conflicts of Najdah in “Money as a Weapons System.” What organization has Najdah established? What has driven her to her cause? What is the outcome for her objectives?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character named “Old Man” in “In Vietnam They Had Whores.” How does the narrator come to know this character? What does the character do in the end of the story? Why?

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