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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Enemy Within.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was the girl from Mozambique whose picture Marlantes kept on a file cabinet?
(a) 12.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 14.

2. In 1968, after securing the top of a mountain for a new artillery firebase, how many men did Marlantes have in his rifle platoon?
(a) 34.
(b) 41.
(c) 17.
(d) 25.

3. Where did Marlantes fight an NVA soldier in Chapter Six?
(a) In a bramble patch.
(b) Inside a bunker.
(c) Near a river.
(d) Inside a hospital.

4. What was Marlantes' great-grandmother's occupation?
(a) Secretary.
(b) Bank manager.
(c) Mid-wife.
(d) Nurse.

5. What was the name of Marlantes' German shepherd?
(a) Katie.
(b) Bruno.
(c) Sancho.
(d) Snowy.

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

3. What creature did Marlantes have to kill after dogs had harried it?

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

5. When did Marlantes first write a recurring nightmare in his journal?

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