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Multiple Choice
1. Which type of relationship does Jonesy pursue with Birdy?
A) Romantic
B) Fiscal
C) Convenience
D) Camaraderie
2. As Sergeant Harris comments on the US intervention in Iraq, he states, “‘They got to see your power. They got to see you take out their cities, kill a few folks. In a way, we’re teachers getting ready to let them know what American power is really all about. That’s why I’m here.’” Which literary terms does Harris use in the previous quote?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Personification
D) Allegory
3. Based on Birdy’s letter to his uncle in Chapter 3, which of the following best describes Birdy’s communication with his father?
A) Regular
B) Loving
C) Scant
D) Heartful
4. Which of the following sentences best describes how Birdy feels about his military training?
A) He believes it is sufficient preparation for the impending war.
B) He finds it filled with difficult and dangerous tasks.
C) He considers it too gentle and nurturing to the Iraqi people.
D) He believes it is confusing and lacking critical information.
5. As Robin approaches Kuwait, he remarks, “We rode deep into the night and into the early morning. The Kuwaiti desert, in spots, was beautiful. The rising sun spread like a brilliant egg flattening out.” Which of the following literary terms does Robin use in this quote?
A) Hyperbole
B) Simile
C) Personification
D) Allegory
6.
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