1. What is the name that the narrator says “we called the Special Ops guys who went on secret missions in enemy territory,” in Chapter 2?
(a) “The Posse.”
(b) “The Jackknives.”
(c) “The Clowns.”
(d) “The Hoodlums.”

2. Where does Corporal Eddie Evans say he is from originally in Chapter 1?
(a) Stormville, New York.
(b) Stone Mountain, Georgia.
(c) Tampa, Florida.
(d) Harlem, New York.

3. Where is Corporal Phil Pendleton said to be from in Chapter 1?
(a) Stone Mountain, Georgia.
(b) Harlem, New York.
(c) Dix Hills, New York.
(d) Leetown, West Virginia.

4. Sergeant Harris is described in Chapter 2 as “a black soldier who had switched to Civil Affairs from” where?
(a) “Quartermaster.”
(b) “Halfmaster.”
(c) “The Navy Seals.”
(d) “The Marines.”

5. Major Spring Sessions tells the unit in Chapter 1 that their entire detachment is made up of about how many people?
(a) 81.
(b) 30.
(c) 75.
(d) 42.

Short Answer 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?

2. Who comprises the Second Squad when they take off for Iraq in Chapter 3?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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