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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following physical signs of stress can be seen in Major Callicles?
(a) Heart attack
(b) Migraine headaches
(c) Ongoing weight problem
(d) Bursting blood vessels on his face

2. Why are the men of Alpha Company in disarray?
(a) Bad leadership
(b) Too many losses
(c) Poor planning
(d) Overwhelmed by too many enemy soldiers

3. How does O'Brien feel in chapter thirteen?
(a) Angry
(b) Excited
(c) Surprised
(d) Relieved

4. Which of the following ways is not one of the ways O'Brien and Bates get through the holidays?
(a) Attending a strip tease
(b) Drinking
(c) Taking a 3-day leave
(d) Eating

5. Why is Pinkville referred to by this name?
(a) The soil is pink in this region
(b) Areas on military maps are shaded pink
(c) There is much blood here because so many have been killed
(d) A derogatory term for the people that live here

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What new job does O'Brien finally earn at the end of August?

3. How many times is the base attacked while O'Brien works there?

4. How much are the refugees paid for each death?

5. Pinkville used to be a what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the soldiers so angry?

2. Why does Major Callicles try to humiliate O'Brien?

3. How does O'Brien feel about his new job?

4. What does O'Brien say ruins a man's psyche?

5. Why is the white first sergeant fragged?

6. What event does O'Brien tell Erik he witnessed recently in the letter he sends him?

7. Why are the soldiers bitter?

8. What accident occurs which kills or injures dozens of refugees?

9. What similarity to the soldiers' situation does the Captain draw for the scout?

10. Why can't the soldiers easily recognize the enemy?

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