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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Sgt. Migliacco's main function in the MI?
(a) Chaplain
(b) Doctor
(c) Driver
(d) Cook

3. Why does Zim make an example of Jenkins?
(a) He sneezes
(b) He cries
(c) He laughs
(d) He coughs

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

5. Which character dies in this chapter?
(a) Chevron
(b) Bronski
(c) Carl
(d) Breckenbridge

6. Why is there no black mark on Rico's record?
(a) He is an officer
(b) He is too important
(c) He did not endanger anyone
(d) It was an administrative punishment

7. Who helps Rico look for Dizzy Flores?
(a) Deladrier
(b) Ace
(c) Damien
(d) Jackal

8. What do H&MP lessons teach?
(a) Respect thy enemy
(b) Death to bugs
(c) Fun is part of violence
(d) Controlled and purposeful violence

9. What is the penalty if Rico changes his mind?
(a) No Army protection
(b) Public humiliation
(c) No second chance
(d) No trips to Mars

10. What order of Zim's does Frankel recall?
(a) Do, answer, but don't question
(b) Wake up and load your weapons
(c) Soldier, shut up and soldier
(d) March for thirty miles, now

11. What does Hendrick question?
(a) The value of using knives
(b) The recruits abilities
(c) Rico's skills as an officer
(d) The value of war

12. What does Rico hear Zim requesting?
(a) Better weapons
(b) A transfer
(c) New recruits
(d) More women

13. What are facial muscles used to switch on and off in a power suit?
(a) Visual and radar displays
(b) A protective shield
(c) A heating system
(d) Headlights

14. Who does the fleet sergeant encourage to join the army?
(a) Ibanez
(b) Rico
(c) Carl
(d) Dubois

15. Where does Frankel invite Zim to?
(a) A bordello
(b) The library
(c) The officers' club
(d) The gym

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Juan's nickname?

2. Which character is too tired to eat?

3. What does Jelal say that recruits should not seek to be?

4. What rank does Rico make after training?

5. What is the name of the space ship?

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