Matterhorn - Chapter 16 Quiz

What do Mellas and Fitch realize about their prospects of surviving the current situation in Chapter 16 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices That they can easily hold their ground against the enemy. That their prospects of surviving are bleak. That they have a good chance of being rescued soon. That they will be receiving reinforcements shortly.

What does Hawke do to ensure the reinforcing troops are well-supplied in Chapter 16 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices He requests additional supplies from headquarters. He orders an airdrop of supplies directly to Bravo Company's location. He personally gathers additional supplies from the base storage. He finagles Cassidy to double the amount of water and ammunition each of the reinforcing troops is carrying.

What plan does Fitch propose to escape the NVA position in Chapter 16 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices To shift all the men, including the wounded, into a single column and attempt to escape through a gap in the NVA position. To call for an immediate airstrike to cover their retreat. To dig in and prepare for a last stand against the NVA forces. To leave the wounded behind and have the able-bodied men make a run for it.

Why does Hawke accuse the helicopter pilots of cowardice in Chapter 16 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Because they decide to return to base without completing their mission. Because they refuse to fly in bad weather conditions. Because they refuse to move without orders from their superiors. Because they abandon their mission to rescue Bravo Company.

What does Colonel Mulvaney realize about Bravo Company in Chapter 16 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices That Bravo Company has lost communication with headquarters. That Bravo Company is running low on supplies. That Bravo Company is outnumbered by the enemy. That Bravo Company has drawn an entire NVA regiment into the fight.

What do Colonel Mulvaney and General Gregory Neitzel decide is central to their plan's success in Chapter 16 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices For Bravo Company to hold its ground. For the helicopters to provide aerial support. For the weather to clear up completely. For the reinforcements to arrive on time.

What does Hawke do to help Bravo Company in Chapter 16 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices He sends a message to headquarters requesting immediate evacuation. He orders an airstrike to support Bravo Company. He lies about his rank and decides to accompany the reinforcing troops into the bush. He decides to lead a solo mission to scout the enemy positions.

What does Jackson tell Mellas about race relations in Chapter 16 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices That everyone, black and white, is a racist because they cannot completely look beyond each other’s skin color. That black people are the only ones who truly understand the meaning of racism. That only white people are racist because of their history of oppression. That racism doesn't exist within the military because they all share the same uniform.

What does Colonel Mulvaney decide to do at division headquarters in Chapter 16 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices To negotiate a ceasefire with the NVA. To order an immediate retreat of Bravo Company. To bring in more troops to surround the enemy. To send a supply drop to Bravo Company.

What does Hawke do when the clouds break just enough for visibility in Chapter 16 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices He demands that the helicopters go out. He orders the troops to prepare for an attack. He requests a supply drop for Bravo Company. He calls for an airstrike on the enemy positions.