"The Cage" by Tom Abraham

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1. At the start of the book Tom is arrested by the police. What for? Public indecency Driving without a license Driving while intoxicated Vandalism

2. What action, taken by the police, results in Tom having a panic attack? They beat him into submission They give him an on-the-spot fine They use a Taser on him They handcuff him and put him in a dog cage

3. What traumatic event happened early in Tom's youth? He is sexually abused by a neighbour His mother dies in a traffic accident He takes an E tablet and overdoses His older brother Rick commits suicide

4. In which English county does Tom grow up? Cumbria Dorset Yorkshire Cornwall

5. Why did Tom go to America in 1964, at the age of 19? Tom's mother wished to return to her roots Tom was offered a scholarship to an American uiversity His father was offered employment there Tom wished to become part of the new music scene there

6. Where do Tom and his family live in the USA? Des Moines, Iowa Wilmington, North Carolina Seattle, Washington York, Pennsylvania

7. How does Tom end up in the American army? He is trying to impress a girl He is drafted He flunks college He is sent there by a judge

8. To which army base does Tom report for induction? Fort Gordon, Georgia Fort Sill, Oklahoma Fort Bliss, Texas Fort Jackson, South Carolina

9. To which army base does Tom travel for basic training? Fort Sil,l Oklahoma Fort Huachuca, Arizona Fort Bliss, Texas Fort Gordon, Georgia

10. After finishing his Basic Training Tom is sent to Fort Benning in Georgia. Why? For Advanced Weapons Training For Advanced Infantry Training For Officer Candidate School For Psychological Training

11. On which ship did Tom and his family travel to the U.S.A.? Lusitania Mauretania Titanic Olympic

12. When Tom visited his old school the Combined Cadet Force were on parade. What did the Corps Commander ask Tom to do? Take command of drilling the Corps Take off his uniform Leave and never come back Review the parade

13. While out on a date with a former girlfriend Tom went to a club off Leicester Square where he saw a famous British singer in the sixties. Who? Shirley Bassey Lulu Dusty Springfield Sandy Shaw

14. On &th August 1967 Tom flew to Vietnam as a Second Lieutenant. Where in Vietnam did he land first? Bien Hoa Saigon Da Nang Hanoi

15. During re-orientation at Long Bien, what startling information did Tom and the new officers receive from a Captain? They have to spend part of their service as interrogators There is no front line! They must provide their own weapons They are to be part of the invasion of North Vietnam

16. Which enemy tactic is shown to the newly arrived officers by an old grizzled Sergeant? Punji sticks Bouncing bettys Suicide bombers Landmines

17. At An Khe what is the "Green Line"? Line for the latrines Line for the mail tent Line for the mess tent Perimeter line

18. What is an LZ? Ambushing position Intelligence officer of the ARVN Landmine Landing zone

19. How many men are in Tom's platoon? 36 32 42 28

20. Who or what is "Willie Peter"? Euphemism for diarrhea White phosphorus grenade Name for rear echelon staff The latrines

21. What does Tom's captain tell him NOT to do which he, as a member of the US Army, should do? Smoke in his presence Take photographs with his phone Be informal towards him Salute him

22. What does the term "days short" refer to? How long the daylight was "in country" The number of days until you are able to get R.n.R The number of days until payday The number of days left until you are rotated back home

23. What personal weakness did the VC use against the American soldiers? No sense of direction Lack of stamina Having a sweet tooth Lack of personal hygiene

24. What does GI stand for in the military world? General Insubordination Ground Infiltration Gross Indecency Government Issue

25. What was "the Cage"? Brothel in Saigon Vietnamese holding place Military Police Centre Sergeants' Mess