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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hodges thinking as he watches his men dying in Arizona Valley?
(a) He will ask to be reassigned.
(b) He will be in Arizona Valley the next day.
(c) He will design a plan to go AWOL.
(d) He has to figure out a way home.

2. Chapter 10 What is available to the men at Liberty Bridge?
(a) Dangerous enemy patrols and a shortage of food
(b) Trenches to sleep in and danger of ambushes
(c) Hot food, minimal danger, daily baths, tents, cots, and toilets
(d) No fresh water, little food, and trenches for sleeping

3. Why does Phony join the Marines?
(a) He will come out of the military with a clean record.
(b) He wants to be a hero.
(c) He wants to atone for his bad decisions.
(d) He wants to serve his country.

4. Which member of Snake's platoon loses his leg?
(a) Corky
(b) Kerlovic
(c) Flaky
(d) Baby Cakes

5. Chapter 6 Why is Hodges envious of the men he meets in the bush?
(a) They are leaving for home in one week.
(b) They faced the enemy and prevailed.
(c) They have plenty of food and water.
(d) They have never faced the enemy in battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 14 What is Gilliland looking forward to after his ten years of military service?

2. Who makes snide comments about the Chaplain who is leading a memorial service for the fallen men?

3. Where is Bobby stationed while he awaits to leave for Vietnam?

4. What changes Hodges' mind about being excited to be in the war?

5. What does Goodrich plan to do when he gets into the Marines?

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