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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lobel think are the only real things in the world?
(a) Guns.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Books.
(d) Movies.

2. What American holiday is approaching at the same time as the Vietnamese New Year?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas.

3. How does Richie feel about seeing his fellow soldier die during their first patrol?
(a) He feels terrified.
(b) He feels apathetic.
(c) He feels guilty.
(d) He feels excited.

4. Which soldier accidentally releases a flare during a fight, revealing the position of the troops?
(a) Sergeant Simpson.
(b) Lieutenant Doyle.
(c) Captain Stewart.
(d) Lieutenant Gearhart.

5. What does Jenkins tell Richie that he fears about being in the army?
(a) That he will be killed.
(b) That he will love war.
(c) That he will have to kill others.
(d) That he won't be good at his job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lobel warn Richie not to become?

2. During the attack in which the first enemy soldier is killed, why doesn't Richie shoot anyone?

3. Which soldier kills the first enemy soldier that Richie sees?

4. When Lobel is on patrol, what does he imagine is following him?

5. After the attack in which the first enemy soldier is killed, what sport do the men return home to play?

(see the answer key)

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