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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his letter in the Prologue, Robin says he is less than a hundred miles from what country’s border?
(a) Lebanon.
(b) Iran.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Syria.

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

3. The first Gulf War (“Operation Desert Storm”) was waged by a U.N. coalition force of 34 nations against Iraq in response to what?
(a) Iraq’s invasion of Iran.
(b) Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.
(c) The 9/11 attacks.
(d) Iraq’s invasion of Libya.

4. To whom is the letter addressed in the Prologue of the novel?
(a) Aunt Sarah.
(b) Uncle Richie.
(c) Dad.
(d) Mom.

5. Who comprises the Second Squad when they take off for Iraq in Chapter 3?
(a) Sergeant Harris, Corporal Evans, and Specialist Darcy.
(b) Colonel King, Specialist Darcy, and Captain Miller.
(c) Captain Coles, Lieutenant Nelson, and Captain Miller.
(d) Captain Miller, Private Perry, and Corporal Kennedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the hometown of Sergeant Robert Harris, as noted in Chapter 1?

2. What month is it said to be in Chapter 2?

3. How old does Captain Coles say he was when he joined the army in Chapter 2?

4. It is discussed between the narrator and his team in Chapter 3 the possibility of a battle between the Sunnis and what other sect?

5. How old does Jean Darcy say her great-grandmother is in Chapter 3?

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