The World Played Chess - Ch. 13-15 Quiz

What did Vincent witness at Mickey's house after a night of drinking?

• Mickey's father punching him in the face

• Mickey's father hugging him

• Mickey's father scolding him

• Mickey's father ignoring him

What does Vincent do to bring William back to reality during a baseball match?

• Uses his Vietnam War nickname, Shutter

• Pushes him

• Throws water on him

• Calls his name

What advice has William received from his military superiors regarding getting attached to people in the war?

• To form strong bonds with fellow soldiers

• To keep a distance between himself and others

• To ignore the deaths of comrades

• To focus on personal survival only

What tragic news does Vincent receive from the high school principal?

• A major car accident involving Chris and his friends

• A fire at the school

• A bomb threat at the school

• A school shooting incident

What is the community's response to Chris's death?

• They blame Vincent

• They come together to support each other

• They move away from the town

• They ignore it

What does Vincent fear for his son Beau after Chris's death?

• He will become a loner

• He will become a criminal

• He will become jaded and traumatized by death

• He will become a reckless driver

What does William feel about the reason for being in Vietnam?

• He feels proud

• He feels confused

• He feels excited

• He feels bitter

What is the effect of watching his comrades die on William?

• He becomes more positive

• He becomes more bitter

• He becomes more carefree

• He becomes more hopeful