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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through chapters 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what story did the quote about the Lotus Eaters come?
(a) Star Wars.
(b) The Odessey.
(c) Call of the Wild.
(d) Jane Eyre.

2. What is Curt determined to do?
(a) Ride a hundred foot wave.
(b) Return to combat.
(c) Tour the Far East on his motorcycle.
(d) Buy great camera equipment when he returns to the states.

3. What does Linh feel for the first time since Mai's death?
(a) Passion.
(b) Disappointment.
(c) The touch and kindness of another.
(d) Grief.

4. What happens when the men in the book in question #1 eat the Lotus Flower?
(a) They lose all desire to leave the meadows.
(b) They fall in love with the women there.
(c) They turn into monsters.
(d) They fall asleep and never wake up.

5. Why is Darrow arguing with a Lieutenant in Chapter 4?
(a) He will not let Helen on the helicopter.
(b) He says Darrow's camera equipment is too heavy.
(c) He wants Darrow to give him a bribe.
(d) He wants a date with Helen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helen think she needs to do if she is going to survive Vietnam?

2. What does Linh try to teach Darrow?

3. What does Helen give Chuong?

4. What does Helen learn about the Vietnamese?

5. How long has Annick lived in Vietnam?

(see the answer key)

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