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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The lines of the song that the narrator thinks of as his squad drives into Iraq are “Check out the real situation / Nation war against nation / When did it all begin? / When will it end?” These lyrics are from a song by whom?
(a) Louis Armstrong.
(b) John Lennon.
(c) Jackie Gleason.
(d) Bob Marley.

2. When did the first Gulf War (“Operation Desert Storm”) take place?
(a) 1992-1994.
(b) 1991-1993.
(c) 1990-1991.
(d) 1989-1990.

3. In Chapter 2, the narrator states that “There were special detachments created for Medical, Construction, and Intelligence.” The Medical detachment people are said to be led by whom?
(a) Corporal Jones.
(b) Sergeant Harris.
(c) Ahmed Sabbat.
(d) Captain Miller.

4. Who shows Private Perry a photograph of his little girls who are described as “two redheaded girls, about three or four” in Chapter 6?
(a) Corporal Pendleton.
(b) Lieutenant Nelson.
(c) Halima Telfah.
(d) Corporal Rios.

5. What phrase used in Chapter 6 refers to the uncertainty in situational awareness experienced by participants in military operations?
(a) “Fog of war.”
(b) “Lag of time.”
(c) “Haze of fear.”
(d) “Cultural confusion.”

Short Answer Questions

1. The first Gulf War (“Operation Desert Storm”) was waged by a U.N. coalition force of 34 nations against Iraq in response to what?

2. Who comprises the Second Squad when they take off for Iraq in Chapter 3?

3. Harris says that he served on tour where in the first Gulf War in Chapter 6?

4. Where does the narrator say he and his squad spent the rest of the afternoon in the opening of Chapter 5?

5. Robin describes Jonesy as a guy in his unit from where in the letter in the Prologue?

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