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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, p. 39 – 72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Truck Driver say that it is unsurprising that Kien has bad dreams?
(a) Because they are older men now
(b) Because of the time of night
(c) Because he has had a bad war
(d) Because they are in the Jungle

2. What political position did the American's Hold?
(a) Socialist
(b) Capitalist
(c) Anarchic
(d) Communist

3. What position did Kien hold in the War?
(a) Platoon commander
(b) Brigadier General
(c) Truck Driver
(d) Lieutennant

4. In what years was the Vietnam War fought?
(a) 50's and 60's
(b) 2000-2010
(c) early 90's
(d) 60-70's

5. What is Kien's primary method to exorcise his guilt about the Vietnamese War?
(a) He drinks excessively
(b) He fights constantly
(c) He cries ceaselessly
(d) He writes obsessively

Short Answer Questions

1. What relation was it who urged Kien against Patriotism?

2. What sense suddenly gives Kien a memory of his wartime experiences?

3. Where is Kien when he starts reliving his experiences?

4. What was Kien’s father’s job before the war?

5. What Point of view is this chapter written in?

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