Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, and Peter Sarsgaard star in Universal Pictures' Jarhead, the adaptation of Marine Anthony Swofford's bracing memoir that took readers into his
disorienting first hand experience in the Gulf War. Jarhead is directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Road to Perdition).

BlogCritics' readers have the opportunity to win t-shirts, hats, posters, and even passes to the pre-release screenings* in New York (November 1) and Los Angeles (November 2).

How to Enter

Answer the following questions via e-mail:

The first half is based on the book

• 1) Near the beginning of the book, a reporter from the New York Times comes to visit Swofford's platoon in the desert. He later sends them a box of items they've requested. Name three of the items for which they asked.
• 2) Swofford has a short affair with a Japanese girl in Okinawa. What is her name?
• 3) Who recommends that Swofford look into becoming a scout/sniper for STA?
• 4) After the war, whose funeral does Swofford attend in Michigan?
• 5) How many sets of dog tags did Swofford steal from the bodies of dead Iraqi soldiers?

General Marine Corps trivia

• 6) What year was the motto "Semper Fidelis" officially adopted by the Marines?
  
• 7) Who, or what, was "Siwashi"?
  
• 8) What is the piping on the trousers of Marine Corps officers and NCOs called?
  
• 9) True or False: On a warship, Marines will man the rail.
  
• 10) Extreme(ly silly) Challenge: While Gomer Pyle is eating at Wong's Chinese Restaurant, what does he find in his soup?
  A. A diamond
  B. Belt buckle
  C. Chicken foot
  D. Dice

Leave a comment and let us know if you're in, or near, New York or Los Angeles and would like to attend one of the screenings. For consideration in the contest, e-mail your trivia answers to Jarhead Giveway. Please do not leave answers to trivia questions in the comments section. Winners will be based on the number of correct answers given. In the event of a tie, a random drawing will determine awarding of prizes.

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* Winners of pre-release screening passes are responsible for their transportation to and from theaters. BlogCritics and Universal Pictures will not provide transportation or accommodations in Los Angeles or New York.