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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What regiment is described as the first confirmed casualties in Chapter 4?
2. What phrase used in Chapter 6 refers to the uncertainty in situational awareness experienced by participants in military operations?
3. Where does the narrator say Captain Coles had gone on his honeymoon in Chapter 6?
4. What does the narrator say Marla Kennedy found in one of the outhouses in Chapter 6?
5. What does Corporal Kennedy say the line of green objects on the ground are that can be seen as the squad drives across the Iraqi border in Chapter 4?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who acts as translator for the Civil Affairs unit in Chapter 4? What is discovered once the team arrives in An Nasiriyah?
2. For how long is the convoy held back due to the sandstorm in Chapter 4? Where do they go once the storm passes?
3. What does Private Perry say of the speeches made by the officers in Chapter 3?
4. What characters does Private Perry befriend in Chapter 1? By what nickname is he called?
5. What leads to the death of the Iraqi boy in Chapter 4? How does Private Perry respond?
6. What mission does Private Perry’s team receive in Chapter 6?
7. How does Private Perry describe the setting and mission they embark on in Chapter 6?
8. What is related in the letter that comprises the Prologue of the novel?
9. What does Private Perry reveal in his letter to Uncle Richie in Chapter 6?
10. Who brings a television to Private Perry’s tent in Chapter 7? What do the soldiers watch?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the character of Corporal Victor Rios in the novel. Where is Corporal Rios from? What does the reader learn about his home life in Chapter 7? Where is Rios later transferred? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the character of Private Robin Perry as the narrator and protagonist of the novel. How would you describe Private Perry’s narrative and language style? Do you find this character to be likable upon your initial impressions? How do you relate to the character?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and discuss the character of Corporal Charlie Jones (“Jonesy”) in the novel. Why does Jonesy take Private Perry on as a friend soon after meeting him? Where is Jonesy from? How old is Jonesy? What kind of music does he love?
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