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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were Hackworth's wife and children when the Cuban missile crisis occurred in Chapter 13?
(a) In Austin.
(b) In Los Angeles.
(c) In New York.
(d) In Colorado Springs.

2. What position did Hackworth occupy at the time of the Cuban missile crisis?
(a) G-5 Operationg Officer.
(b) G-4 Operationg Officer.
(c) G-7 Operationg Officer.
(d) G-3 Operationg Officer.

3. How was the yearly training exercise of 1963 named?
(a) SWIFT STRIKE III
(b) LONG STRIKE III
(c) SWIFT STRIKE IV
(d) SWIFT RETALIATION III

4. What did the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff name the restructuration program of the Army?
(a) REAL.
(b) DIRT.
(c) ROAD.
(d) NONO.

5. What was Hackworth attending at the start of the Cuban missile crisis?
(a) Community College.
(b) West Point.
(c) The War College.
(d) Infantry Career Course.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Hackworth wounded, according to Chapter 7?

2. Why did Hackworth refuse to leave the hill after being wounded?

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

4. Where was Hackworth treated for his wounds?

5. How many of Hackworth's men were wounded during the capture of the hill?

(see the answer key)

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