TTTC Ch 8 & 9

What happens when Curt Lemon is called to see the dentist in Chapter Eight?

• The dentist finds a cavity.

• Lemon runs away and refuses to go.

• Lemon knocks out one of the dentist's teeth.

• Lemon faints.

How long were the men stationed in the "rocket pocket"?

• A day.

• Only a few days.

• Two weeks.

• One week.

How does Lemon react when he returns to the platoon after his first dental appointment?

• He does not react, going to the dentist is no big deal.

• He is relieved; he does not have to worry about the dentist any longer.

• He is embarrassed, and afraid he lost his "tough guy" appearance.

How is Curt Lemon killed?

• He is never killed.

• He steps on a mine.

• He plays catch with a grenade that goes off.

• He is shot in the head.

The men in the platoon enjoy their time at Chu Lai because they

• Did not have any conflict whatsoever with the Vietnamese.

• Enjoyed some rest and relaxation in a semi-tropical location.

• Did not lose any men during the conflicts between the villagers of Chu Lai.

• Received additional supplies; both medical and artillery.

To where did Mary Anne go when she returned to the compound the last time with the Greenies?

• To the general compound; she and the Greenies needed food.

• To Mark’s hootch.

• To the Greenie’s hooch.

According to Rat, after the big confrontation, in what did Mary Anne take greedy pleasure?

• Night patrols.

• Her relationship with the Vietnam People.

What happened to Mary Anne at the end of the story?

• She disappeared one day and never returned.

• She was dishonorably discharged.

• She was sent home and put in an insane asylum.

According to the author, what is important about telling stories?

• Stories help your children to understand who you are.

• Stories help the teller to forget his/her experiences.

• Stories preserve memories and experiences.

Why didn’t Rat know firsthand the ending of Mary Anne’s story?

• He was injured and sent to the rear for medical treatment.

• He was sent to the Alpha Platoon a few days after the final confrontation with Mary Anne.

• He was kept in the AO for a few weeks because of the injured who needed help.