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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In his letter in the Prologue, Robin says he is less than a hundred miles from what country’s border?
(a) Iraq.
(b) Syria.
(c) Lebanon.
(d) Iran.

3. How many women are taken from the home where the detonators are found in Chapter 10?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

4. What health condition does Private Perry mention his father has and is not watching in Chapter 7?
(a) A heart murmur.
(b) Epilepsy.
(c) High blood pressure.
(d) Stomach ulcers.

5. Private Perry’s mother says in her letter in Chapter 7 that something is finally being done with the buildings on what street?
(a) Park Avenue.
(b) Anderson Street.
(c) Kennedy Street.
(d) Lenox Avenue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who receives a letter in the beginning of Chapter 7 and begins cursing over its contents?

2. What is the name of the song that Jonesy writes about the sandstorm in Chapter 4?

3. Word has come down that Major Sessions was passed up for a promotion to what title in Chapter 11?

4. What is the first of the things that Jonesy says he likes about Iraq in Chapter 8?

5. What does Corporal Charlie Jones give as his hometown in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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