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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Thao?
(a) Darrow's contact with the Viet Cong.
(b) Helen's housekeeper.
(c) Linh's sister-in-law.
(d) Linh's sister.

2. What does a soldier say about the Vietnamese and life?
(a) They believe life is sacred.
(b) They do not value it like Americans.
(c) Nothing is said about the Vietnamese and life.
(d) They have no life with the war in their country.

3. Why do the journalists feel ashamed when coming back from a shoot?
(a) They never seem to get a really great picture.
(b) They are embarrassed by the soldiers' behavior.
(c) They compete so much.
(d) Because they are exploiting tragedy.

4. Why does Darrow send Linh to work with Helen?
(a) He is upset with Linh.
(b) He wants to keep Linh safe.
(c) Linh has asked to be assigned to her.
(d) He says Linh will be valuable to Helen.

5. Why is Helen worried when she does not hear from Darrow?
(a) She worries about their relationship.
(b) She is afraid he has been killed.
(c) She thinks she might be pregnant.
(d) She needs him to get out into the field.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has agreed to take care of Darrow while he heals?

2. Why is Thao jealous?

3. In what kind of unit was Helen's brother?

4. What does Linh say when Darrow mentions Linh is using a different name?

5. From what story did the quote about the Lotus Eaters come?

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