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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1968 when Marlantes was left in charge of an undermanned platoon, how long did he and his men sleep at a time?
(a) 1 hour.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 2 hours.

2. During his military service, how many times did Marlantes see the First Marine break through the last defenses on an assault?
(a) 2 times.
(b) 4 times.
(c) 5 times.
(d) 3 times.

3. In 1968 when Marlantes lead an undermanned platoon, what was the height of the cliff on the north side of their area?
(a) 1500 feet.
(b) 2100 feet.
(c) 1600 feet.
(d) 3200 feet.

4. How many cylinders might an engine have on a boat like the one Marlantes' grandfather owned?
(a) 4-6 cylinders.
(b) 8-10 cylinders.
(c) 12 cylinders.
(d) 5 cylinders.

5. What creature did Marlantes have to kill after dogs had harried it?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Kitten.
(c) Seagull.
(d) Hamster.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Marlantes' German shepherd weight?

2. What emotion did Marlantes feel about the killing he did so many years ago?

3. Where was Zoomer injured?

4. How long was Marlantes' grandfather's fishing boat?

5. When an teenage NVA soldier started to throw a grenade at Marlantes, how far from Marlantes was the hole he was standing in?

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