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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are pilots mostly women?
(a) They have better reactions.
(b) They have better control of their emotions.
(c) They have better eyesight.
(d) They don't show off.

2. How much of a chance does the sergeant state that Carl and Rico have of achieving their goals?
(a) 50%
(b) 12%
(c) 5%
(d) 10%

3. Who is the novel's main character?
(a) Juan Rico
(b) Jana Barabcova
(c) Jimmy Portfield
(d) Gabriel Batistuta

4. What does Zim become as more and more recruits drop out?
(a) Patient
(b) Angry
(c) Violent
(d) Funny

5. Why does Jelal order one man to fall out?
(a) He has no fighting ability.
(b) He has a cold.
(c) He is high on drugs.
(d) He is rude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rico think the instructors are impersonal?

2. What does the MI not abandon?

3. What does the sergeant suggest Rico and Carl should try instead of the army?

4. How many days does it take before Rico knows he will not be a pilot?

5. What does Hendrick question?

(see the answer key)

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