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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cylinders might an engine have on a boat like the one Marlantes' grandfather owned?
(a) 12 cylinders.
(b) 5 cylinders.
(c) 8-10 cylinders.
(d) 4-6 cylinders.

2. How big was the sturgeon that Marlantes and his grandfather caught in June, 1959?
(a) 10 cents.
(b) 8 cents.
(c) 9 cents.
(d) 7 cents.

3. What were Marlantes and his grandfather afraid had slammed into their net in 1959?
(a) Sturgeon.
(b) Dolphin.
(c) Sea Lion.
(d) Whale.

4. How long had the Third Marine Division and the North Vietnamese Army struggled?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 9 months.

5. In 1968 when Marlantes was left in charge of an undermanned platoon, how long did he and his men sleep at a time?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 1 hour.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many shots did Marlantes fire at the NVA soldier referenced in #21 above?

3. In 1968, what should have been the full strength of a rifle platoon?

4. Usually Marlantes would have six 105mm howitzers. In 1968, how many arrived?

5. How big was the sturgeon that Marlantes and his grandfather caught in June, 1959?

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