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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19, Dulce et Decorum.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following characters believes it is wrong to tie the old men to trees?
(a) Erik
(b) Captain Johansen
(c) Mad Mark
(d) Bates

2. 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) Resigned
(c) Short hair cut
(d) Closely guarded

3. Which of the following is not an accurate description of guerrilla warfare?
(a) Organized
(b) Operates in small groups
(c) Sporadic
(d) Disjointed

4. What is the name of the base camp fro Alpha Company?
(a) Cam Ranh Bay
(b) Chu Lai
(c) LZ Gator
(d) Ho Chi Min

5. Which of the following events takes place about one hour after the new commander takes charge of Alpha Company?
(a) A racial crime
(b) O'Brien gets a leave pass
(c) Thirty soldiers killed in one hour
(d) Men led into a mine field

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following presidents is not referred to in this chapter?

2. When does O'Brien say that bitterness sets in for soldiers?

3. Which of the following is the best definition for the term paralyzing as used in the following sentence? They fight paralyzing fear with each step they take.

4. What famous mountain was in the state and near where O'Brien completed his basic training?

5. What seems to happen to the jungle as the soldiers stare at it into the darkness?

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