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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven, how long had it been since the skipper of Marlantes' unit had been at his fraternity house?

2. In Greek and Roman mythology, what was a metaphor for consciousness?

3. What was the name of the private in Chapter Six who crawled over with Kool-Aid stains around his mouth?

4. Who was the adult leader of Marlantes' Scout troop who dropped the boys off to learn survival skills?

5. Where was the injury that killed Utter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What would a warrior have to do to avoid the lie of two minds?

2. In Chapter Eight, Marlantes heard someone screaming as he and his men moved toward the NVA. Why was the man screaming?

3. In 1967, what did President Johnson talk about in a speech he made in El Paso?

4. Describe Marlantes' Scout survival training?

5. Who came to meet Marlantes when he came home?

6. What was the meaning of the battlefield myth that the enemy tied wire around themselves so they wouldn't bleed so fast?

7. How did Marlantes describe a deliberate lie?

8. How did Marlantes get Utter down the hill?

9. In Chapter Nine, what greeted Marlantes when he walked down the street?

10. How did the gunner Prairie Dog get his nickname?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter Eight, Marlantes stated that medals were all mixed up with hierarchy, politics, and even job descriptions. Discuss the subject of military medals and what Marlantes thought of medals.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter Three, Marlantes discussed guilt and ways for dealing with guilt. Discuss guilt and how Marlantes felt it should be dealt with.

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter Six, Marlantes stated that the Vietnam War would be infamous for the lies that were told. The objective of this lesson is to discuss how lying manifests during war.

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