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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fighting vehicle is described in Chapter 4 as “a big tank-looking affair with a mounted cannon”?
(a) A Bradley.
(b) A Humvee.
(c) A Water Buffalo.
(d) A Canyoneer.

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

3. The character who introduces herself as Major Spring Sessions says in the opening of Chapter 1, “Gentlemen, ladies, welcome to” what location?
(a) “Qatar by the Sea.”
(b) “The land of forgiveness.”
(c) “Aloha by the Sea.”
(d) “Doha by the Sea.”

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

5. 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 Libya.
(b) Iraq’s invasion of Iran.
(c) Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.
(d) The 9/11 attacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Arabic news station called that has shown some of the prisoners that have been taken in Chapter 4?

2. For how many days does the sandstorm last in Chapter 4?

3. Major Spring Sessions tells the unit in Chapter 1 that their entire detachment is made up of about how many people?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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