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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The platoon decides to stop by two _____.
(a) Wrecked Jeeps.
(b) Streams.
(c) Tree stumps.
(d) Rice paddies.

2. Which of the following is not removed from the helicopter?
(a) Wooden crates.
(b) Boxes of rations.
(c) Artillery.
(d) Mortars.

3. Who shoots at the soldier?
(a) Vietcong officer.
(b) NVA soldier.
(c) Teenager.
(d) Old woman.

4. The soldiers are often greeted by which of the following?
(a) Children.
(b) Villagers.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Dogs.

5. The first base was set up in what type of area?
(a) Jungle.
(b) Desert.
(c) Suburban.
(d) Coastal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Downs wonders why the _____ have to do so little and Downs' platoon works hard to fight.

2. What items are taken when the soldiers search the huts?

3. How many men will be put into a platoon during the fighting formation?

4. Downs decides to take the time off to fly to which location?

5. Which word means to avoid duty by feigning illness or injury?

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