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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the U.S. first bomb Libya?
(a) 1991.
(b) 1986.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1967.

2. 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.

3. Usually Marlantes would have six 105mm howitzers. In 1968, how many arrived?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

4. From what country did the "Mahabharata" come from?
(a) Japan.
(b) Pakistan.
(c) India.
(d) China.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Marlantes grow up?

2. How far was the bridge referenced in question 59 from Marlantes' company's position?

3. Who said, "I am by nature warlike"?

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

5. Who urged Marlantes to attend an encounter, group-therapy weekend.

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