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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do we know the narrator is the author, Tim O'Brien?
(a) The narrator gives part of the royalties to Ted Lavender's family
(b) Rat Kiley asks Tim to write a book
(c) The narrator says he wants to write a story about all of this
(d) Jimmy Cross gives him money

2. What activity does Norman Bowker do to avoid his troubles?
(a) He gets drunk
(b) He works a double shift
(c) He drives around the lake
(d) He relaxes with his Dad and watches baseball

3. How did Tim protest the war?
(a) Setting the recruiting station on fire
(b) Organizing sit ins at his college
(c) Participating in a parade
(d) Ringing doorbells for McCarthy

4. When was Ted Lavender killed outside of the village Than Khe?
(a) First week of April
(b) Middle of April
(c) First week of August
(d) Middle of August

5. What personality does Curt Lemon put out for others to see according to the narrator?
(a) A big prankster, always pulling tricks on members of the platoon
(b) A de facto leader, always reminding the guys of SOP
(c) A scared young man, always taking drugs to stay relaxed
(d) A tough soldier, always puffing himself up

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Lee Strunk medically treated?

2. Who kills Tim Lavender's stray puppy with a Claymore?

3. Why is Kiowa against camping at the pagoda?

4. What animal does the platoon run into after Curt Lemon's death?

5. How long does Tim stay with Elroy at the Tip Top Lodge?

(see the answer key)

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