1. What term is used in Chapter 9 to describe “a 400-gallon water carrier that could be hitched onto the back of a truck”?
(a) A “Cyclops.”
(b) A “water buffalo.”
(c) A Bradley.
(d) A Humvee.

2. While playing poker with the unit in Chapter 12, Corporal Kennedy bluffs and claims she has two pair. What pair does she claim to have?
(a) Tens over sixes.
(b) Queens over tens.
(c) Jacks over eights.
(d) Kings over sevens.

3. When does Corporal Marla Kennedy say her birthday is in Chapter 14?
(a) June 16.
(b) August 12.
(c) April 11.
(d) March 11.

4. Where is Private Perry departing to in order to have his wounds taken care of in Chapter 15?
(a) Incirlik Air Force Base in Turkey.
(b) Ramstein, Germany.
(c) Camp Stevens in Arlington, Virginia.
(d) Camp Doha in Kuwait.

5. What is the name of the woman who speaks English and has invited Captain Miller and the others to tea in Chapter 9?
(a) An Nasiriyah.
(b) Major Sessions.
(c) An Najaf.
(d) Halima Telfah.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Captain Coles tells the narrator that they’re changing direction in Chapter 5, he explains, “The 204th Medical called asking for some help south of” what location?

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

3. The letter that is presented in the novel’s Prologue is dated when?

4. What is the name of the colonel that enters with Major Sessions at the meeting in Chapter 6?

5. Where is Corporal Phil Pendleton said to be from in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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