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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. Why does Caputo lose radio contact with one of his operators?
(a) The radio operator is shot.
(b) A tree falls on the radio operator.
(c) A grenade cuts the land wire.
(d) The old outdated equipment breaks down.

2. Why is an artillery attack denied when a patrol advancing to the base is spotted?
(a) New artillery ammunitions has not arrived.
(b) A Marine patrol is lost out in the same area.
(c) The higher commanders do not believe the report.
(d) No one has the exact coordinates.

3. Lieutenant Reason goes out leading a platoon. How does he return?
(a) With machine gun bullet holes stitched across his belly
(b) Riding in a convoy truck
(c) Leading a platoon of captured VC
(d) On a helicopter carrying one of his wounded men

4. What are the Marines doing in the truck beds?
(a) Holding up their rifles and yelling
(b) Staying down under cover
(c) Firing at will
(d) Singing the Marine Hymn

5. Who is Elmer Fudd at division HQ?
(a) The chief cook at the officers' mess.
(b) A pet monkey captured in the jungle.
(c) The bald headed Lt. Colonel Executive Officer for Colonel Wheeler.
(d) The cartoon mascot of the division HQ.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is there a great deal of physical work to be done as the monsoon season begins?

2. Who was the first KIA in 1st Battalion?

3. What do Caputo and Crowe do with grenades on the way to Hill 92?

4. How does the paperwork in the adjutant's office appear to Caputo?

5. What comes by belatedly as Caputo watches?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does it take so long to launch Operation Long Lance?

2. Describe the Marines in Caputo's dream platoon.

3. How does the platoon snap and go on a rampage/

4. Why is the chaplain upset?

5. What is the ridiculous hold up in getting the evac helicopters to the platoon?

6. Why does Caputo order the village fired upon by white phosphorus shells?

7. Why does Caputo volunteer for the line?

8. What becomes Caputo's chief responsibility and how does he begin to see himself?

9. Why are the men of C Company pleased about the treats sent to them?

10. Coming across a clearing, how does Caputo manage to get to the other side?

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