Matterhorn - Chapter 14 Quiz

What happens to Fracasso during the assault on Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Fracasso successfully leads the assault. Fracasso is killed immediately. Fracasso is severely wounded but survives. Fracasso is captured by the NVA.

What does Mellas worry about after the battle on Helicopter Hill?

Question Answer Choices He worries about leading the next assault. He worries about running out of ammunition. He worries if he accidentally killed Pollini or if he did the right thing by trying to rescue him. He worries about the safety of his family back home.

Why do Blakely and Simpson order Bravo Company to assault Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices They know there are NVA troops positioned on Matterhorn and in the ridges just north of the mountain. They want to test the new weapons they received. They think the NVA troops have already retreated. They believe the area is completely safe.

What decision do Blakely and Simpson make regarding Bravo Company?

Question Answer Choices They decide to send immediate reinforcements to Bravo Company. They decide to order Bravo Company to retreat to a safer location. They decide to leave Bravo Company unassisted for the time being. They decide to merge Bravo Company with another company.

What happens to Samms during the battle on Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices He successfully leads his platoon to victory. He is killed by one of the new Marines in Fracasso's platoon. He is severely wounded but survives. He is captured by the NVA soldiers.

What do Blakely and Simpson realize about the NVA troops near Matterhorn and Helicopter Hill?

Question Answer Choices The NVA troops are planning to surrender. The NVA troops are retreating from the area. There is a huge mass of NVA troops just north of Matterhorn and Helicopter Hill. The NVA troops are running low on supplies.

What does Vancouver do after being shot in one arm?

Question Answer Choices He takes his Japanese-made sword and charges the enemy. He radios for backup and waits for reinforcements. He uses his remaining arm to fire his rifle. He retreats to the landing zone for medical attention.

What mistake does Kendall make during the assault on Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices He attacks before receiving the signal. He forgets to bring essential equipment. He goes in the wrong direction. He gives the wrong orders to his platoon.

What do the commanders on Helicopter Hill decide regarding the platoons?

Question Answer Choices One platoon will retreat to VCB while the others defend the hill. The platoons will split up and attack from three different directions. All platoons will move on Matterhorn together. One platoon will stay on the hill with the wounded while the other two move on Matterhorn.

Why can't the medevacs take out the wounded soldiers initially?

Question Answer Choices The enemy has taken control of the landing zone. The helicopters are all damaged and can't fly. The radio communication is down, preventing coordination. The fog has become too dense to allow for air traffic.