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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 characters replaces Captain Johansen?
(a) Jones
(b) Markum
(c) Thomas
(d) Smith

2. What do the men of Alpha Company use to fight the constant fear?
(a) Drugs
(b) Humor
(c) Prostitutes
(d) Alcohol

3. What stands in the center of the refugee camp?
(a) Flag pole
(b) Mine field
(c) Barbed wire
(d) Hut

4. What does Alpha company come across in chapter twelve?
(a) Hidden mine field
(b) Injured Viet Cong female soldier
(c) Safe place to rest for the night
(d) Previously unknown of beach

5. What does the Major receive for his part in the My Lai massacre?
(a) Discharge
(b) Promotion
(c) Reprimand
(d) Commendation

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following phrases is why O'Brien decides that Johansen is a real leader?

3. What is Alpha Company assigned to protect on the beaches of a lagoon?

4. How does O'Brien feel in chapter thirteen?

5. What does Captain Johansen tell O'Brien he would rather be than anything else?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Bates or O'Brien do anything about the old men being tied to the trees?

2. How would you classify Major Callicles mental state?

3. How does the Vietnamese scout feel about the soldiers for which he is scouting?

4. Why are the soldiers so angry?

5. What is the major difference between Captain Johansen and Mad Mark as O'Brien sees it?

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

7. How does O'Brien feel about himself?

8. How have things changed for Alpha Company?

9. When do the men of the village go fishing?

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

(see the answer keys)

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