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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Escape.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Resigned
(b) Deprived of something
(c) Closely guarded
(d) Short hair cut

2. In which of the following wars did O'Brien's parents serve?
(a) Vietnam
(b) WWI
(c) Korea
(d) WWII

3. Which of the following is the best definition of insanity as used by O'Brien to describe some of his fellow soldiers in chapter four?
(a) Lunatics
(b) Mentally Ill
(c) Psychotic
(d) Mentally compromised

4. Which of the following adjectives best describes O'Brien's childhood?
(a) Abnormal
(b) In constant turmoil
(c) Happy
(d) Sad

5. Which of the following does Erik read intently?
(a) Aristotle
(b) Plato
(c) Lawrence
(d) Emmerson

Short Answer Questions

1. How many attempts does O'Brien make to work through the military hierarchy for guidance and counsel?

2. Which term best describes how O'Brien's basic training went?

3. What task does the squad leader make the squad do?

4. What does O'Brien develop an interest in during high school?

5. Which of the following is the literary term for when O'Brien keeps adding elements from events which happened prior to those he is describing?

(see the answer key)

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