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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Lieutenant Carroll?
(a) Kind.
(b) Excitable.
(c) Terrifying.
(d) Incompetent.

2. From which soldier does Richie borrow a Bible so that he can read the Lord's prayer?
(a) Rings.
(b) Lobel.
(c) Brew.
(d) Peewee.

3. Where did the men die that Peewee and Richie are sent to replace?
(a) In an exploded tank.
(b) On top of a mountain.
(c) In a ditch.
(d) Out at sea.

4. How is the soldier killed on the first night of patrol?
(a) He throws his body on a grenade.
(b) He eats a poisonous plant.
(c) He is shot through the heart.
(d) He steps on a landmine.

5. What does the squad sergeant call inexperienced soldiers?
(a) Apples.
(b) Peaches.
(c) Cherries.
(d) Bananas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Judy Duncan's occupation?

2. Which of the following medications is brought to a Vietnamese village by the troops?

3. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Richie joined the army?

4. Which soldier gets into a fight with the cook?

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

(see the answer key)

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