Matterhorn - Chapter 21 Quiz

What does Simpson do after the grenade incident in Chapter 21 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices He decides to confront the men directly about their grievances. He calls for reinforcements to protect his tent. He has Cassidy disarm all the men in Bravo Company. He orders an immediate evacuation of the camp.

What does Henry convince the other black radicals to do in Chapter 21 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices To kill Cassidy. To sabotage the helicopters. To desert the company and escape. To stage a protest against Simpson.

What happens during the memorial service at VCB in Chapter 21 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Simpson apologizes sincerely to the men for his mistakes. A high-ranking general visits to commend the men. Simpson gives a prideful, tone-deaf speech to the men. The men give speeches honoring their fallen comrades.

What happens to Mellas in Chapter 21 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices He is medevaced to the aircraft carrier in the South China Sea. He is promoted to a higher rank. He is sent back to the base camp for recovery. He is captured by enemy forces.

What happens to Colonel Simpson during the night in Chapter 21 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Colonel Simpson's tent catches fire, forcing him to flee into the night. Two men attack his guard and roll a manipulated grenade into his tent. Colonel Simpson is confronted by angry soldiers but manages to calm them down. Colonel Simpson is ambushed and taken prisoner by enemy forces.

What does Blakely tell Fitch about Simpson in Chapter 21 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Simpson is sending Fitch on a special mission. Simpson is promoting Fitch to a higher rank. Simpson is transferring Fitch out of the battalion. Simpson is giving Fitch command of Bravo Company.

What does Blakely tell Fitch about the helicopters in Chapter 21 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices All the helicopters are tied up elsewhere and Bravo Company will have to spend the night in the space between Matterhorn and Helicopter Hill. The helicopters are delayed due to bad weather. The helicopters will arrive in the morning to pick them up. The helicopters are being used for an emergency evacuation.

What do the men from Bravo Company do when ordered to disarm in Chapter 21 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices They hand over their weapons reluctantly. They refuse to disarm and confront Cassidy. They hide their weapons to avoid disarming. They drop their weapons where they stand and let Cassidy pick them up.

What does Bravo Company do after leaving Matterhorn in Chapter 21 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices They engage in another battle with enemy forces. They immediately head back to base without stopping. They set up camp at the base of Matterhorn. They return to Helicopter Hill to wait for helicopters to take them back to VCB.

What does China argue about killing Cassidy in Chapter 21 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices He believes Cassidy is innocent and doesn't deserve to die. He wants to wait for a better opportunity to confront Cassidy. He says they aren’t doing anything for the cause of civil rights and justice for African Americans by committing senseless murder. He thinks killing Cassidy will bring more trouble to the company.