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As Christmas approached, what opinion did most of the army seem to have about the war?
That the war will come to its end soon.
How does Perry barely escape death?
He shoots an enemy soldier in the face.
What injuries did Richie Perry sustain in the battle?
Concussion, shrapnel in the left leg, and a bullet wound that grazed him.
What jeopardizes the squad’s safety, making the American soldiers vulnerable to enemy forces?
A flare is set off.
After this mission, when the helicopters have picked up the soldiers, how is Peewee affected?
His legs don't function properly.
Who gets into a fight with Captain Stewart over Stewart’s decision-making?
Simpson.
Who takes responsibility for jeopardizing the squad’s safety?
Gearhart.
What is the ARVN?
The South Vietnamese Army.
At the end of chapter 15, Perry…
Is wounded by enemy forces.
What happens to Brew while he and Perry are in the medevac helicopter?
He dies while holding Perry's hand.
Monaco asks his peers to vote on what?
Whether Monaco should marry his girlfriend.
Who is Jamal?
A medic.
Why doesn’t Gearhart order his men to fire on enemy forces?
Gearhart knows that his forces are outnumbered.
Why does Perry decide not to go AWOL after he receives his orders to return to his unit?
Several reasons, but mainly a sense of duty and loyalty to his squad. Also, perseverance and empathy.
What is the main purpose of the American soldiers’ mission to ambush Vietnamese forces?
To protect a village from destruction.
Who or what is Tam Ky?
A dangerous location where the soldiers are headed.
What award does Richie receive for his injury, and what does he do with it?
Purple Heart and he sends it to Kenny.