The Killing Zone: My Life in the Vietnam War Test | Final Test - Hard

Frederick Downs
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 103 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Killing Zone: My Life in the Vietnam War Test | Final Test - Hard

Frederick Downs
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 103 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. How many Vietcong were shot and killed by soldiers in the helicopter?

2. What unfortunate incident happens to Downs when he must face an enemy.

3. Which officer commands a platoon along with Downs?

4. Downs convinces soldiers that he is a ____.

5. What separates this area from the open ocean?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Downs' opinion of the base camp and area surrounding Pleiku.

2. What are some of Downs' ongoing complaints regarding the ARVN?

3. Explain the trip to the area around the Tam Ky province. What is the general atmosphere of the area.

4. What incident takes place involving the seven civilians? What is the attitude of the soldiers on both sides?

5. Explain the scene in which the Alpha Company engages in a large scale battle.

6. What happens to a soldier from the Alpha Company's 3-6 platoon?

7. What is the plan issued to Downs by Captain Sells?

8. What happens to the wounded men? What can the soldiers do to save them?

9. Where are the American soldiers sent to next?

10. The American soldiers stumble upon a Vietcong camp. Describe what happens next.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Downs was among a long line of other soldiers wounded in the line of duty. Examine and discuss various types of wounds that are mentioned in the book. How were the majority of the wounds inflicted? What is the standard treatment of a non-serious wound? What is the standard treatment for a potentially fatal wound? Who attends to the soldiers when they are wounded? How common is it for doctors to be present and to take care of the wounds? When doctors are not around, who performs the work?

Essay Topic 2

Downs is disgusted by the behavior of the ARVN soldiers. Explain why Downs was so angry. Was that kind of behavior common for a trained and experienced soldier? Explain. Do you think Downs was truly concerned about the ARVN hurting his platoon? What might have happened if a soldier had been hit by the shots fired over the heads of the platoon members on patrol? Do you think the shooting would have been covered up or would the ARVN soldier be exposed? What might happen to the soldier if caught?

Essay Topic 3

In addition to physical damage and recovery, many soldiers face temporary or permanent psychological damage. Discuss this fact as it applies to the book. Who may have suffered from psychological damage? How did Downs deal with his psychological issues first when he returned stateside and attempted to become a civilian to each incident when he was injured? How did Downs handle it when he was discharged from the military?

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