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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter Eight, the second time that Marlantes charged up a hill, what hit him?
(a) Mortar shell.
(b) Stray shot.
(c) Land mine.
(d) Grenade.

3. In 1968, after securing the top of a mountain for a new artillery firebase, how many men did Marlantes have in his rifle platoon?
(a) 25.
(b) 17.
(c) 41.
(d) 34.

4. What colors were two Indian women whom Marlantes noticed during a dinner party in Singapore wearing?
(a) Pink and lavender.
(b) Orange and purple.
(c) Blue and green.
(d) Mauve and fuchsia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Eight, how far did the squads have to run to their gear that was by the runway?

2. What were the names of Marlantes' sons?

3. During the time of the storm that Marlantes' endured on his grandfather's fishing boat, which was described in Chapter 2, how much were fisherman paid per pound for Sockeye salmon?

4. What was the name of PFC Nelson's friend who died at the beginning of Chapter Six?

5. How old was Marlantes' youngest son when the German shepherd bit him?

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