Matterhorn - Chapter 3 Quiz

What does Mellas do when he hears a blaze of firing during the patrol in Chapter 3 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Mellas orders his squad to retreat immediately. Mellas leads his squad in a direct attack on the enemy. Mellas has his radio signalman order mortar attacks to the location of the NVA. Mellas calls for air support to bomb the area.

What do the senior battalion commanders' visit to Matterhorn prompt the soldiers to do in Chapter 3?

Question Answer Choices The soldiers need to clean up so they look professional and soldierly. The soldiers need to prepare for an inspection drill. The soldiers need to practice their combat skills. The soldiers need to fortify their positions.

Who leads the fire team during the patrol in Chapter 3 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices China. Mellas. Parker. Rider.

What does Rider report after returning from the patrol in Chapter 3 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Rider reports that they saw a civilian village nearby. Rider reports that they encountered no enemy soldiers. Rider reports that they saw three enemy soldiers and that he believes he killed one of them. Rider reports that they found a hidden weapons cache.

Who is the unofficial leader of the black men in Bravo Company in Chapter 3 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices China. Fitch. Parker. Broyer.

What happens to the report of the enemy encounter as it goes up the chain of command in Chapter 3 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices The report is lost and never reaches headquarters. The report becomes more and more exaggerated with every pass. The report is dismissed as inaccurate. The report is altered to show fewer enemy soldiers.

Why does Parker refuse to cut his hair in Chapter 3 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Parker thinks that the order to cut his hair is a form of racial discrimination. Parker says that his hair isn’t nearly as long as that of some of the white soldiers who use grease to slick down their hair. Parker wants to protest against the unfair treatment of African American soldiers. Parker believes that cutting his hair will make him lose his identity.

What evidence does Mellas and the first squad come upon during their patrol in Chapter 3 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Evidence of a civilian village nearby. Evidence of American deserters in the area. Evidence of North Vietnamese Army (NVA) troops in the near-vicinity. Evidence of a hidden weapons cache.

What does Parker request when he approaches Mellas with his problem in Chapter 3 of Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Parker asks to see the higher commander. Parker asks for permission to keep his mustache. Parker asks for a meeting with the senior battalion commanders. Parker asks to be transferred to another unit.