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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What memory forced the men to switch from coffee to gin?
(a) The remorse of killing others
(b) The death of Ted Lavender
(c) The loss of Martha's love
(d) The deaths of men after they returned home

2. What does he call the object around his neck?
(a) His good luck charm
(b) His piece of home
(c) His guardian angel
(d) His closeness to a woman

3. What is Dave Jensen worried about?
(a) Lee Strunk will retaliate
(b) He will step on a booby trap
(c) Lee Strunk will shoot him
(d) The rest of the platoon will kill him

4. Norman Bowker's father only cares about what?
(a) His son coming home safely
(b) The medals his son brings home
(c) His son's position in the army
(d) Where his son is serving

5. What purpose does the chapter 'Love' fill for the novel?
(a) It explains the historical context of the Vietnam War.
(b) It offers a prologue for all of the men in the company.
(c) It explains why the author decided to write the novel.
(d) It serves as an insight to how Lavender's family handled his death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event causes Tim to revise "Speaking of Courage," following Norman Bowker's advice?

2. What did he do that night after he fainted in the dentist tent?

3. How does Kiowa describe Ted Lavender's death?

4. How does Lee Strunk first react after his injury?

5. What does Dave Jensen ask Lee Strunk?

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