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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When things were going wrong, in what language would Marlantes' grandfather cuss?
(a) German.
(b) French.
(c) Swedish.
(d) Italian.

2. When did Marlantes attend an encounter, group-therapy weekend?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1980s.
(c) 1990s.
(d) 1960s.

3. What was Marlantes religious affiliation growing up?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Methodist.
(c) Presbyterian.
(d) Lutheran.

4. What is the name of the warrior hero in "Mahabharata"?
(a) Lakshman.
(b) Arjuna.
(c) Rudra.
(d) Shiva.

5. What college was Marlantes driving companion in 1967 going to attend?
(a) Columbia.
(b) Yale.
(c) Georgetown.
(d) Harvard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Kipling's poem did Marlantes say was not about gratitude, but attitude?

2. During his military service, how many times did Marlantes see the First Marine break through the last defenses on an assault?

3. At what time of day did Marlantes and his friend John make a decision about the war and what they would do?

4. What rank did Marlantes hold after Vietnam?

5. Where had Marlantes traveled when he came home to find his son curled up with a photo of the two of them?

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