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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the new command, what does Caputo say the men do?
(a) They play in the jungle by day and drink with the prostitutes by night.
(b) They carve monkey faces in coconuts.
(c) They work as extras for McHale's Navy.
(d) They do hours of calisthenics.

2. What irony does Caputo see in the guerrilla warfare manual he had studied in the States?
(a) The statement that one should not be afraid of the jungle.
(b) The remark that the jungle is only in Africa.
(c) The suggestion that the enemy could not advance in the jungle.
(d) The idea that the jungle is only trees.

3. What exhilarates Caputo after the Hoi-Vuc village wipe out?
(a) The congratulations from his men
(b) The close combat with the remaining VC
(c) The prospect of a medal
(d) The perfect way his platoon has performed.

4. What position does Battalion Headquarters take on identifying a Viet Cong?
(a) If he is dead and Vietnamese, he is a Viet Cong.
(b) If he attempts to hide, he is a Viet Cong.
(c) If the acts suspiciously, he is a Viet Cong.
(d) If he has a Russian made gun, he is a Viet Cong.

5. What begins happening at night at the Danang base?
(a) The Chaplain begins holding midnight masses.
(b) The monsoon rains stop at night.
(c) VC begins a series of night sniper attacks on the base.
(d) Marines are shown movies in the mess tent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they learn about military plans in the bush?

2. What occurs as Caputo walks through the elephant grass in the jungle?

3. What is it that Captain Neal wants from the platoon?

4. What game are Campbell and Greene playing in the NCO's tent when Caputo enters?

5. What do they experience on their first night?

(see the answer key)

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