Book Quiz: Search And Destroy By Dean Hughes

Rick is fighting in the Vietnam War. This can be inferred from the options provided, where the other wars mentioned (World War l, World War ll, Iraq) are not relevant to Rick's situation.

Rick accuses Judy of being a hippie.

Rick's best friend throughout the war was Kent.

The term "Gooks" is a derogatory slang used by soldiers to refer to enemy soldiers. It is important to note that this term is offensive and disrespectful. The other options, "Geeks" and "Dweebs," do not have any relevance to the question and are not commonly used terms in military contexts. Therefore, the correct answer is "Gooks."

Whiley would cut off an enemy soldier's ear and keep it as a keepsake. This is a common practice in some cultures, where taking body parts as trophies symbolizes victory and dominance over the enemy. Cutting off an ear is particularly significant because it is easily detachable and can be preserved as a memento.

Trang is the correct answer because the question asks for the name of the Korean man that Kent and Rick befriend. Among the given options, Trang is the only name that is Korean. Juhee, Wang, and Bill are not Korean names. Therefore, Trang is the most suitable answer.

The main reason Rick goes off to war is because he is a writer and feels he needs more experiences to write about. This suggests that Rick sees war as an opportunity to gain new perspectives and stories that will enrich his writing. It implies that his motivation is rooted in his creative pursuits rather than personal or patriotic reasons.

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Rick came home from the war and the first person he came to see was Judy.

Rick saved Whiley's life out in the jungle.