Matterhorn - Chapter 5 Quiz

What does Blakely worry about when Bravo Company leaves Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices The enemy will launch an immediate attack. The mountaintop artillery space will be left exposed and unprotected. The helicopters will not arrive on time. The soldiers will run out of supplies.

What does Simpson do to celebrate taking two companies to engage the enemy?

Question Answer Choices He throws a party for the soldiers. He writes a letter home. He opens a bottle of Wild Turkey bourbon whiskey. He gives a motivational speech.

What does the Air Force mistakenly believe about the Matterhorn area?

Question Answer Choices That it is heavily fortified. That it is a safe zone. That it is empty of troops. That it is under enemy control.

What nickname do the other men call Pollini?

Question Answer Choices Red Bigfoot Shortround Slim

What is Jackson doing while waiting at the landing zone?

Question Answer Choices Playing cards with other soldiers. Listening to his record player. Writing a letter home. Cleaning his rifle.

What is Mellas's platoon tasked with after being dropped in the landing zone?

Question Answer Choices Searching for enemy troops. Setting up a defensive perimeter. Clearing a path for the helicopters. Leading the men of Bravo Company through the jungle to a nearby campsite.

What does Mellas notice about the soldiers of Charlie Company as they cross paths?

Question Answer Choices They appear well-rested and cheerful. They appear clean and well-fed. They appear sodden, starved, and miserable. They appear heavily armed and confident.

What does the Charlie Company commander say about the resupply missions?

Question Answer Choices They have been shoddy. They have been delayed. They have been excellent. They have been frequent.

What does the Charlie Company commander tell Mellas about the Marine who died during the mission?

Question Answer Choices He died of pneumonia. He died from enemy fire. He died of a heart attack. He died from a snake bite.

What is the mood among the leadership as the Marines prepare to leave Matterhorn?

Question Answer Choices Very somber. Extremely tense. Decidedly upbeat. Highly anxious.