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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mistake does 2d Lt. Caputo make on a training exercise that gets him a reprimand?
(a) He orders a retreat.
(b) He changes a captain's orders.
(c) He takes a nap while waiting for orders.
(d) He lights up a cigarette.

2. What becomes of major importance to Caputo in those early days?
(a) Getting enough sleep
(b) Getting the approval of his superiors
(c) Drinking and partying
(d) Getting a Washington desk job

3. What names does Caputo recall from his platoon?
(a) Men with whom he played poker and drank beer
(b) Men who always followed his orders to the letter
(c) Men who either died or were severely wounded in combat
(d) Men who caused him the most grief

4. What is the feeling of the brigade as the offensive begins?
(a) That they were outnumbered by the enemy.
(b) That they would all be killed.
(c) That it was just another drill.
(d) That they could win the war alone.

5. Where are most of the men when the orders come to deploy to Vietnam?
(a) Out drinking and visiting the Okinawan prostitutes
(b) On leave in Tokyo
(c) Sitting on the beach surf fishing
(d) Asleep in their quarters

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they experience on their first night?

2. What looks beautiful from the hill but becomes ominous up close?

3. When the Vietnamese children try to sell bottles of Coke, why do the men refuse them?

4. Why does boredom get replaced with terror on the outpost hill?

5. What is Big Ivan?

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