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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the time of the storm that Marlantes' endured on his grandfather's fishing boat, which was described in Chapter 2, how much were fisherman paid per pound for Sockeye salmon?
(a) 33 cents.
(b) 22 cents.
(c) 48 cents.
(d) 51 cents.

2. What was the name of Marlantes' buddy who also shot at a teen NVA soldier with a grenade?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Tex.
(c) Carolina.
(d) Alabama.

3. Where did Marlantes' grandfather often fish?
(a) Columbia River.
(b) Applegate River.
(c) Blue River.
(d) Willamette River.

4. What injuries did Marlantes suffer during the skirmish with the NVA teenager?
(a) Bullet in his left foot.
(b) Bullet in his calf.
(c) Sharpnel in the back of the legs.
(d) Shrapnel in his face.

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) 1 hour.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 2 hours.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In 1968 when Marlantes lead an undermanned platoon, what was the height of the cliff on the north side of their area?

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

5. How old was Marlantes' youngest son when the German shepherd bit him?

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