Matterhorn - Chapter 18 Quiz

What happens to the NVA troops at the end of the battle?

Question Answer Choices They are completely wiped out. They receive reinforcements and counterattack. They retreat to the north. They surrender to the U.S. troops.

What happens to Mellas when he wakes up after the explosion?

Question Answer Choices He is surrounded by NVA soldiers. He is covered in blood and cannot see out of one eye. He is immediately evacuated by a helicopter. He finds that he has lost both of his legs.

What does Mellas do after being enraged by the commanders' behavior?

Question Answer Choices He radios for reinforcements to help with the assault. He surrenders to the NVA to save his soldiers' lives. He orders a vicious attack on the retreating NVA troops. He retreats with his men to avoid further casualties.

What happens to Mellas after an enemy soldier tosses a grenade in his direction?

Question Answer Choices He is unharmed and continues to lead the attack. He manages to throw the grenade back before it explodes. A loud explosion occurs and Mellas blacks out. He is immediately killed by the explosion.

How does Mellas react to Simpson's flippant comment about the assault's success?

Question Answer Choices He storms down the hill with his rifle, thinking he will shoot Simpson. He requests a transfer to another unit. He writes a formal complaint to his superiors. He laughs and agrees with Simpson.

What does Goodwin instruct Mellas to do while his platoon assaults the landing zone?

Question Answer Choices He instructs Mellas to lead the assault. He instructs Mellas to hold back his men. He instructs Mellas to call for air support. He instructs Mellas to retreat to a safer position.

What does Jermain do during the initial assault on the NVA positions?

Question Answer Choices He calls in an airstrike on the NVA positions. He throws a grenade at the NVA positions but is shot in the process. He leads a charge directly into the NVA trenches. He sets up a sniper position to take out NVA soldiers.

What does Mellas do when he realizes the NVA machine guns must be taken out?

Question Answer Choices He sends a small team to flank the NVA machine guns. He orders an immediate retreat to save his men. He calls for an airstrike on the NVA positions. He instructs the men to train their fire on two bunkers while he makes a run for it.

What happens to Robertson during the assault on the landing zone?

Question Answer Choices He successfully takes out an NVA machine gun nest. He is ripped through with grenades tossed by Goodwin's platoon. He retreats safely with the rest of Mellas's men. He is captured by the NVA and taken prisoner.

What do the soldiers discover after taking control of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices They discover a hidden supply cache left by the NVA. They discover that the NVA has left land mines all over the landing zone. They discover that the NVA had planted booby traps in the trees. They discover a group of NVA soldiers hiding in a bunker.