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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18, The Lagoon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does O'Brien learn about his military future at the beginning of chapter six?
(a) O'Brien learns that he will be able to get out of the military
(b) O'Brien learns he is an excellent shot
(c) O'Brien learns that he will be sent to the foxholes of Vietnam
(d) O'Brien learns he will not be sent to Vietnam

2. When does O'Brien execute his plan to desert infantry training?
(a) Summer break
(b) Thanksgiving break
(c) Christmas break
(d) Spring break

3. How much are the refugees paid for each death?
(a) $20
(b) $5.98
(c) $33.90
(d) $100.35

4. Which person with whom O'Brien meets to share his opposition to the war curses regularly?
(a) Battalion commander
(b) Chaplain
(c) Parents
(d) Drill sergeant

5. What does the battalion commander believe is O'Brien's problem?
(a) Poor hygiene
(b) Moral struggle
(c) Afraid of dying
(d) Inadequate training

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some of the soldiers give to the dying female Viet Cong soldier?

2. Which of the following is the best synonym for treacherous as used in the following sentence? The coral reefs and sandy beaches are a treacherous paradise.

3. Which of the following is the best antonym to the term lewd?

4. Which of the following best describes what O'Brien is afraid of?

5. Which of the following is not a synonym for the term lament?

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