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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many shots did Marlantes fire at the NVA soldier referenced in #21 above?
(a) 4 to 5.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 2 to 3.

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

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

4. 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) 2 times.
(c) 4 times.
(d) 5 times.

5. In 1968, how many men served in the Marine Air Group that flew in and took out the injured?
(a) 47.
(b) 29.
(c) 19.
(d) 39.

Short Answer 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?

2. What was the name of Marlantes' buddy who also shot at a teen NVA soldier with a grenade?

3. What injuries did Marlantes suffer during the skirmish with the NVA teenager?

4. In Chapter Two, how old was Marlantes' when he endured a storm on his grandfather's fishing boat?

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

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