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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rowe is told that even what will not prompt his release?
(a) His acceptance of Vietcong beliefs.
(b) His threats.
(c) His money.
(d) The end of the war.

2. The author of the story, James N. Rowe, is stationed at ____________ in Vietnam.
(a) A Hoi.
(b) Tan Phu.
(c) Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Tinh An Giang.

3. In August, ______________, a medic with the Special Forces, arrives in the camp as a prisoner.
(a) Edward Johnson.
(b) Tim Barker.
(c) Dave Davila.
(d) Jim Jackson.

4. How does Rowe draw attention to himself?
(a) He begins to scream.
(b) He yells in English.
(c) He goes into a clearing and jumps up and down.
(d) He goes into a clearing and waves his white mosquito netting.

5. When does Rowe believe it seems worse to be on the verge of death?
(a) At the hands of Americans.
(b) When he cannot defend himself.
(c) At the hands of the Vietcong.
(d) When he has lasted this long.

Short Answer Questions

1. One day, the camp is shelled and Rowe finds himself running for his life. He notes that it's ___________ to be so near a rescue.

2. The next American brought to the camp is Staff Sergeant Ben Wilkes who has been in captivity for how long?

3. What is Rowe told he can buy with the money he earns from his excess fish?

4. When they learn that some Vietcong prisoners are being tried in Saigon, Rowe prays they will be sentenced to what?

5. Why do the Vietcong continually move those in the camp?

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