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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Goodrich's strength as he sits contemplating after the battle?
(a) His happy memories of home
(b) Memories of his girlfriend
(c) The men in his unit
(d) The ghosts of his past

2. What does Austin rip off Phony's back?
(a) Phony's bed roll
(b) Phony's shirt with a peace sign on it
(c) Phony's rifle
(d) Phony's backpack

3. Chapter 14 What is Gilliland looking forward to after his ten years of military service?
(a) Rest and relaxation
(b) Working as a private detective
(c) Travelling across the USA
(d) Joining the police force

4. Where is Goodrich attending college when he decides to enlist in the Marines?
(a) MIT
(b) Suffolk University
(c) Harvard
(d) Boston University

5. What is Hodges thinking when he sees that Flaky has been shot?
(a) He is glad it is Flaky that is shot and not someone else.
(b) He wishes someone else had been shot and not Flaky.
(c) He will be more attentive to Flaky from now on.
(d) He is sorry for not being a better friend to Flaky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 7 Who does a great job digging and engineering two holes that Hodges notices?

2. What is the plan Senator devises to make him sick enough to go for treatment to the Battalion Aid Station?

3. Chapter 3 Where is Hodges processed and briefed?

4. Chapter 8 How does Senator's friend, John Grimsley, get out of going to Vietnam?

5. What takes place while Boomer and Gilliland inspect the Vietnamese soldier who is dressed like a mamasan?

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