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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was John Hayes assigned to command Hackworth's Brigade?
(a) March 1968.
(b) March 1967.
(c) March 1966.
(d) March 1969.

2. What was the nickname of Hackworth's new commanding officer?
(a) Slam.
(b) Bam.
(c) The Man.
(d) Easy Marsh.

3. What was becoming known about the NVA?
(a) They were supported by China.
(b) They used Mig planes.
(c) They were operating out of Cambodia.
(d) They had better weapons.

4. What were the Night Hunters?
(a) Killing duos sent in Viet Cong tunnels.
(b) Bombing runs during the night.
(c) Small recon groups fighting at night.
(d) Snipers shooting from helicopters.

5. What country did Hackworth visit with the ARVN?
(a) Cambodia.
(b) Laos.
(c) China.
(d) USSR.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Hackworth dissatisfied with his commanding officer?

2. Who invited Hackworth to dinner and asked him to be his G-3?

3. In what task force was Hackworth involved in 1963?

4. What resulted in Hackworth's work with the Rangers?

5. Who were the commanding officers of the pinned down company in Chapter 15?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the men under Hackworth's command do at first?

2. When Hackworth reported to Fort Lewis in Chapter 18, what did he find?

3. What did Hackworth believe about politicians and generals, according to Chapter 19?

4. What did the Army make arrangements for Hackworth to do in Chapter 13?

5. What does Hackworth say about himself and the year 1966 according to Chapter 15?

6. Who was Hackworth called to brief and what did Hackworth receive?

7. What did they discover during the review of Operation Attleboro?

8. What happened as Joel was born?

9. What two events marked the needed tactical and psychological victory in Vietnam?

10. What did Hackworth believe prevented necessary changes in training policy?

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