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

2. Where does Barbara say their Humvee was when they witnessed the explosion that killed two marines in Chapter 8?

3. What is the name of the woman who speaks English and has invited Captain Miller and the others to tea in Chapter 9?

4. Who do Perry’s friends in the unit save the sandwich for that appears to be tuna salad in Chapter 14?

5. Who ends up claiming the monkey that Corporal Rios receives from eBay in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the setting where Private Perry goes on tour with Corporal Kennedy described in Chapter 8?

2. Where are the First, Second, and Third Squads of the CA unit sent in the end of Chapter 14? How is this setting described by Jonesy?

3. What causes the argument between Jonesy and Sergeant Harris in Chapter 10?

4. Who does Captain Coles introduce to the Civil Affairs unit in Chapter 10?

5. How is the setting of the meeting site described in Chapter 14? Who leads the discussion with the sheikh?

6. Who informs the CA unit that they are to remain in the Green Zone in Chapter 13?

7. Whom do Perry’s team have tea with in Chapter 9? What do they learn from this character?

8. Where does Perry’s team go next in the pursuit of their mission after Major Sessions returns to camp in Chapter 11?

9. How is the character of Jerry Egri described in Chapter 12?

10. How does Private Perry come to rescue Captain Miller in Chapter 14?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Saddam Hussein and the history of Iraq’s military operations prior to the Iraq War. What political, cultural, and religious factions can be seen in Iraq at this time? What is Iraq’s history of warfare with neighboring countries like?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Civil Affairs unit within the Army and the objectives of the CA unit in the War in Iraq. What objectives does Captain Coles lay out for the CA unit in Chapter 1? How do these objectives change in the course of the novel?

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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