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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the punishment for the error?

2. Hathcock learns that one of the following was killed in action. Who was it?

3. What position does the target hold?

4. Who is captured and provides good intelligence information?

5. What weapon is used?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shocking news does Hathcock receive while stateside? What were the details of the news?

2. What speculation makes the secret operation even more interesting?

3. How did Hathcock and Burke become involved in a separate mission? What were the details?

4. What is happening with the Vietnam War as Hathcock finishes his tour of duty?

5. How does Land react to Hathcock's actions?

6. What is Hathcock's life like after he returned home?

7. Describe the condition of Hill 55 and its men upon Hathcock's return.

8. How is the platoon viewed by others? What is a common duty for the platoon?

9. What happens while Hathcock is on restriction? What request is made by Hathcock?

10. What incident causes Hathcock to get into hot water with his commander?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author details the height of the Vietnam War as Hathcock returns home. Discuss the statistics mentioned in the book. Explore the accuracy of the details. What other details should have been included? Which details may have been more pertinent? What else should have been said about the end of the war? How did the end of the war affect the hundreds of thousands of military personnel and their families? Were there any other wars in recent history that equaled the one in Vietnam?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the world of competition shooting. Why was Hathcock so drawn to the sport? What does it entail? What skills does one have to possess to be successful as a shooter, either for sport or as a profession? Did Hathcock have any skills that gave him an advantage over the other contestants? Describe in detail Hathcock's win at the competition at Camp Perry.

Essay Topic 3

The Apache was a significant character in the book in regards to enemy activity. Describe in detail who the Apache was, who she worked for, her role in the war, how her work affected the enemy, and her eventual downfall.

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