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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The lines of the song that the narrator thinks of as his squad drives into Iraq are “Check out the real situation / Nation war against nation / When did it all begin? / When will it end?” These lyrics are from a song by whom?
(a) Jackie Gleason.
(b) Bob Marley.
(c) John Lennon.
(d) Louis Armstrong.

2. What is the nickname that Corporal Kennedy calls Private Perry in the novel?
(a) Buddy.
(b) Jonesy.
(c) Birdy.
(d) Jackie.

3. What month is it said to be in Chapter 2?
(a) March.
(b) July.
(c) September.
(d) May.

4. Robin describes Jonesy as a guy in his unit from where in the letter in the Prologue?
(a) Mississippi.
(b) Kansas.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Arkansas.

5. Who does Jonesy describe as a “blues dude” that made a deal with the devil at the crossroads for some guitar licks in Chapter 3?
(a) Muhammad Latif Al-Sadah.
(b) Berry Blackwater.
(c) Nat King Cole.
(d) Robert Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the driver in the First Squad in Chapter 2?

2. Sergeant Harris is described in Chapter 2 as “a black soldier who had switched to Civil Affairs from” where?

3. What does “ROE cards” refer to in Chapter 3?

4. What are the initials that are tattooed on Lopez’s hand, according to the narrator in Chapter 2?

5. The character who introduces herself as Major Spring Sessions says in the opening of Chapter 1, “Gentlemen, ladies, welcome to” what location?

(see the answer key)

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