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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From how far at sea could Tomahawk missiles be fired?
(a) 50 miles.
(b) 75 miles.
(c) 500 miles.
(d) 400 miles.

2. How many people did Marlantes know were dead because of his behavior?
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 65.
(d) 35.

3. What is the name of the warrior hero in "Mahabharata"?
(a) Arjuna.
(b) Rudra.
(c) Shiva.
(d) Lakshman.

4. What injuries did Marlantes suffer during the skirmish with the NVA teenager?
(a) Shrapnel in his face.
(b) Sharpnel in the back of the legs.
(c) Bullet in his left foot.
(d) Bullet in his calf.

5. 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) 5 times.
(c) 3 times.
(d) 4 times.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1968, what should have been the full strength of a rifle platoon?

2. Where was Marlantes when he saw a little girl who had had her hands cut off to enhance her ability to beg?

3. How many years after the therapy-group experience, did Marlantes have dinner with Joseph Campbell?

4. Who urged Marlantes to attend an encounter, group-therapy weekend.

5. In 1968 when Marlantes was left in charge of an undermanned platoon, how long did he and his men sleep at a time?

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