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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rank did Marlantes hold after Vietnam?
(a) Colonel.
(b) General.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Corporal.

2. 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) 48 cents.
(b) 51 cents.
(c) 33 cents.
(d) 22 cents.

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

4. What was Marlantes driving in 1967 when he heard President Johnson give a speech?
(a) 1953 Chevy.
(b) 1958 Dodge.
(c) 1954 Buick.
(d) 1951 Ford.

5. How long did this recurring nightmare haunt Marlantes?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 18 months.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a night of drinking and drugs, what bridge would Marlantes watch undulate like a sine wave?

2. In Chapter Four, how old was the volunteer who went with Marlantes to assess the platoon holding a key bridge?

3. In the Greek play that Marlantes retold in Chapter Six, who was the only person who could use the magic bow?

4. Where did Marlantes fight an NVA soldier in Chapter Six?

5. Where did Marlantes' grandfather often fish?

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