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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Deserter in Time of War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the soldiers assemble in their square formation, what is Unk ordered to do by his superiors?
(a) Free the bound man.
(b) Punch the bound man.
(c) Shoot the bound man.
(d) Strangle the bound man.

2. Rumfoord mentions that Malachi's son will find something special. What is it?
(a) A watch.
(b) A silver coin.
(c) A small piece of metal.
(d) A money clip.

3. At its height, what is the population of the city on Mars?
(a) 187,000.
(b) 1,250,000.
(c) 56,000.
(d) 87,000.

4. What are the twelve sides of the company's headquarter building said by the architect to represent?
(a) The twelve moons of Saturn.
(b) The twelve great religions of the world.
(c) The twelve great political movements of the world.
(d) The twelve smaller companies owned by Malachi.

5. As Unk marches to his ship with the rest of his unit, what is Unk carrying?
(a) A grenade.
(b) A comrade.
(c) Kitchen supplies.
(d) A goofball.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of "Tent Rentals", the story has shifted locations. Where is the story now taking place?

2. While cleaning his rifle in the barracks, Unk has a vision of three beautiful girls. What does Unk notice about the golden girl?

3. After only twelve months of investing, how much money had Noel Constant earned?

4. What is the name of Unk's son?

5. When the company commander arrives for a surprise inspection, which soldier is slow in rising to attention?

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