Matterhorn - Chapter 17 Quiz

What do Neitzel and Mulvaney realize about the NVA's movements?

Question Answer Choices The NVA is reinforcing their positions. The NVA is shifting back north, away from the action. The NVA is preparing for a major offensive. The NVA is retreating south.

Who arrives with troop reinforcements, ammunition, food, and water for Bravo Company?

Question Answer Choices Simpson Hawke Blakely Mallory

Why are Mellas and the other Marines of Bravo Company relieved in the evening?

Question Answer Choices They are told they will be sent home. They receive news of the war ending. The mortar siege ceases. They capture the NVA commander.

What do Simpson and Blakely incorrectly blame Fitch for?

Question Answer Choices Poor leadership decisions. Losing radio contact. Running out of supplies. The failure of the mission.

What punishment does Hawke say Mallory will face?

Question Answer Choices Court-martial and a stiff punishment. Demotion and reassignment. Dishonorable discharge. A fine and a warning.

What happens to the air support during Bravo Company's assault on Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices The planes miss their targets due to thick fog. The planes arrive too late to assist. The planes are shot down by enemy fire. The planes run out of bombs before reaching their targets.

Why is Mellas furious at the commanders after learning about the new orders?

Question Answer Choices Because they canceled the mission at the last minute. Because Blakely and Simpson are sending barely recovered Marines back into battle. Because they refused to provide air support. Because they promoted someone else over him.

Who decides to have a vote in 'Matterhorn'?

Question Answer Choices Simpson Mellas Roger Fitch

What do Simpson and Blakely decide to do after drinking bourbon?

Question Answer Choices Send Delta Company to reinforce Bravo Company. Retreat back to base and regroup. Have Bravo Company lead one last offensive against the remaining NVA soldiers on Matterhorn. Call for a ceasefire and negotiate with the NVA.

What do Cortell and Jermain decide to do after talking about God and death?

Question Answer Choices Rejoin their fellow soldiers and run to catch up to the advancing platoon. Desert the army and flee. Stay behind and pray. Request a transfer to another unit.