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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 is the best definition for the term paralyzing as used in the following sentence? They fight paralyzing fear with each step they take.
(a) Inability to move and think
(b) Deprive somebody of voluntary movement
(c) Bring to a standstill
(d) Make somebody temporarily unable to move

2. Which emotion term best describes how the scout feels after leaving the Captain and being refused leave?
(a) Scoffed at
(b) Determined
(c) Resigned
(d) Angry

3. Which of the following phrases is why O'Brien decides that Johansen is a real leader?
(a) Courage without wisdom is not true courage
(b) Laches makes him the perfect Platonic Republic soldier
(c) Wisdom of character is most important
(d) Courage is more than being in charge

4. What is Alpha Company looking for on their marches in chapter 17?
(a) Viet Cong
(b) Rifles
(c) Mines
(d) A place to rest

5. What is O'Brien's dream war job?
(a) Working with Erik
(b) Planting mines
(c) At a base camp in the rear
(d) With Captain Johansen

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the term fragged mean?

2. What do the soldiers do to the well in the village where they found the Viet Cong rifle?

3. Which of the following is the best synonym for treacherous as used in the following sentence? The coral reefs and sandy beaches are a treacherous paradise.

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

5. How do the prisoners sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the white first sergeant fragged?

2. How would you classify Major Callicles mental state?

3. What does chapter twelve illustrate about the character of the soldiers in Vietnam?

4. O'Brien seems to like to enjoy what type of reading?

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

6. What happens to the old men after they are tied to the tree all night?

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

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

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

10. What does Alpha Company do for protection at night?

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