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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does “MRE” stand for in the narrative?
(a) “Missing Relay Edict.”
(b) “Meal, Read-to-Eat.”
(c) “Missing Recon Eviction.”
(d) “Metal Restrictor Envoy.”

2. What song by Destiny’s Child does Jonesy begin singing as the unit heads out on their mission as escorts for the Special Ops guys in Chapter 10?
(a) "Get on the Bus."
(b) "Illusions."
(c) “Survivor.”
(d) "Birthday."

3. In his letter to Uncle Richie in Chapter 11, Private Perry says that his mother has been asking if she can send him anything. What does Perry request that his uncle have her send if money isn’t too tight?
(a) A pocket watch.
(b) A magazine subscription.
(c) Chocolate candy.
(d) Toy dolls.

4. What word from Chapter 12 refers to a loose hooded cloak, typically woolen, traditionally worn by Arabs?
(a) Burka.
(b) Djellaba.
(c) Sari.
(d) Bashuka.

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

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. What is the name of the chaplain that comes over and tells Perry’s unit how proud the folks back home are of them after the soccer game in Chapter 12?

3. Where does Jonesy say that Oprah Winfrey got her name in Chapter 9?

4. Who is described as “one of the intelligence guys” that has lost the use of his camera due to the sandstorm in Chapter 4?

5. When did the first Gulf War (“Operation Desert Storm”) take place?

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