1 Against whom were the Americans fighting in the Vietnam War? The South Vietnamese Army The Russian Army The Viet Cong The ARVN 2 In which year does the novel begin? 1971 1967 1961 1957 3 What American city is Richie Perry from? Atlanta New York City Chicago Los Angeles 4 What caused Perry's knee injury prior to his going to Vietnam? Playing basketball in high school Playing football in high school Playing baseball during training Playing basketball during training 5 Who are the ARVN? South Vietnamese Army Russian Army Cambodian Army North Vietnamese Army 6 What is Peewee's first name? Harold Ronald Gerald David 7 What is Perry's younger brother's name? Benny Derek Kenny Keny 8 What is the name of the nurse whom Perry meets on the plane? Annie Mary Janet Judy 9 Who is the protagonist of the novel? Captain Stewart Peewee "Harold" Gates Richard "Richie" Perry Lieutenant Carroll 10 Where is the base camp that Perry is assigned to first? Tam Ky Chu Lai Saigon My Thuoc 11 What is the name of the company that includes Perry's squad? Alpha Delta Charlie Beta 12 What neighborhood is Richie Perry from? Times Square Bedford - Stuyvesant Harlem TriBeCa 13 At which sport does Perry excel? Soccer Baseball Football Basketball 14 How do Perry and Peewee make a pact? Swapping spit on their palms A secret saying A special handshake Sharing blood 15 What does "NVA" stand for? North Vietnamese Army North Vietnam Association New Vietnamese Army New Vietnam Association 16 Which state is Lobel from? Indiana California Texas Florida 17 Whose death does Perry witness during his first patrol? Simpson Brunner Carroll Jenkins 18 Who calls deceased soldiers 'fallen angel warriors'? Captain Stewart Lobel Sergeant Simpson Lieutenant Carroll 19 What does the term 'hooch' refer to? Bed Machine Gun Dinner Barracks 20 Where do Peewee and Perry hide from the Viet Cong after they are separated from their squad? In a tree Behind a bush In a spider hole In a cave 21 Which member of Perry's squad wants to apply to theology school? Simpson Brunner Monaco Brewster 22 Which leader is most focused on body count? Lieutenant Carroll Lieutenant Dongan Captain Stewart Sergeant Simppson 23 To where is Alpha Company rumored to be transferred after peace? Korea California Hawaii Japan 24 In which city are the peace talks taking place? London Washington D.C. Paris Saigon 25 What is the Vietnamese New Year called? Tet Lunar New Year Nuevo Año Titi
