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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 12-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What seems to be receding to Helen?
(a) Her plan to stay emotionally aloof from the country.
(b) The plan to return to the U. S.
(c) Her plan to win a Pulitzer.
(d) Her memories of her father's shame of her.

2. What does Helen notice about Gary when they return to Saigon?
(a) He was gaunt.
(b) His hair had turned white.
(c) He was very pale.
(d) He was heavier.

3. What does Jack say everyone is interested in as far as Helen is concerned?
(a) Helping her find her brother.
(b) Seeing her fail.
(c) Sleeping with her.
(d) Sending her back to the states.

4. What do Darrow and Tanner decide?
(a) To go their separate ways once they reach Saigon.
(b) To let bygones be bygones.
(c) To have a photo shooting contest.
(d) To play a game of chess to settle their argument.

5. What happens to Samuels?
(a) He is reassigned to Laos.
(b) He is sent home to the States.
(c) He is shot and killed.
(d) He is wounded.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Helen worried when she does not hear from Darrow?

2. What seems to fade into the distance for Helen?

3. When does Linh say he will return?

4. Who does a soldier say were heroes?

5. What does Helen say she might have to make an excuse to do?

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