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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Arrival.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is true about O'Brien's parents?
(a) They both died when O'Brien was very young
(b) They both protested the war
(c) They were both veterans
(d) They were both currently in the military

2. Which of the following is the best definition of the term lethargy?
(a) Indolence
(b) Sluggishness
(c) Weariness
(d) Laziness

3. Which word best describes the length of the meeting O'Brien has with the battalion commander?
(a) Brief
(b) Lengthy
(c) Extended
(d) Adequate

4. In what year does chapter three take place?
(a) 1960
(b) 1955
(c) 1970
(d) 1968

5. Which of the following is the best definition of the term shorn as used in the following sentence? Everyone is sober, shaven and shorn after raising their hands and reciting an oath.
(a) Deprived of something
(b) Short hair cut
(c) Closely guarded
(d) Resigned

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not an accurate description, according to O'Brien, of the men who make up Alpha company?

2. With whom must any soldier who wishes to meet with the battalion commander meet with prior to being allowed to meet with the battalion commander?

3. Which of the following is different about the timing of chapter two as compared to chapter one?

4. In which of the following wars did O'Brien's parents serve?

5. In what year does O'Brien go for basic training?

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