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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1968, what should have been the full strength of a rifle platoon?
(a) 43 Marines.
(b) 60 Marines.
(c) 75 Marines.
(d) 52 Marines.

2. What did Marlantes buy Joseph Campbell when he wanted to talk to him?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Beer.

3. How long was Marlantes' grandfather's fishing boat?
(a) 50 feet.
(b) 20 feet.
(c) 40 feet.
(d) 30 feet.

4. In Chapter 4, what word did Marlantes use to describe the least acknowledged aspect of war?
(a) Horrifying.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Devastating.
(d) Exhilarating.

5. In Chapter Two, how old was Marlantes' when he endured a storm on his grandfather's fishing boat?
(a) 18.
(b) 15.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. From how far at sea could Tomahawk missiles be fired?

2. Who was Marlantes philosophy tutor at Oxford?

3. In 1968, how many men served in the Marine Air Group that flew in and took out the injured?

4. How large was the net that Marlantes' grandfather used to fish with?

5. What were Marlantes and his grandfather afraid had slammed into their net in 1959?

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