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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What creature did Marlantes have to kill after dogs had harried it?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Hamster.
(c) Kitten.
(d) Seagull.

2. During his military service, how many times did Marlantes see the First Marine break through the last defenses on an assault?
(a) 3 times.
(b) 5 times.
(c) 2 times.
(d) 4 times.

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

4. At the time that Marlantes wrote his book, how long had it been since he killed someone?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 30 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1968 when Marlantes was left in charge of an undermanned platoon, how long did he and his men sleep at a time?

2. Where was Zoomer injured?

3. How long had the Third Marine Division and the North Vietnamese Army struggled?

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

5. Where did Marlantes' grandfather often fish?

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