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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 did Hackworth tell his wife to go during the Cuban missile crisis?
(a) To a cabin in the mountains.
(b) To Canada.
(c) To Mexico.
(d) To a house near the sea.

2. Why did Hackworth miss his graduation?
(a) He was sent to Vietnam to train new recruit.
(b) He was sent to be the aid of the Chief of Staff of the President.
(c) He was sent to the Army War College in New Hampshire.
(d) He was sent to the Army's Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth.

3. Who approved recommendations of their action officers at the Pentagon?
(a) 3 Stars Generals.
(b) 4 Stars Generals.
(c) 1 Star Generals.
(d) 2 Stars Generals.

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

5. Why did Hackworth refuse to leave the hill after being wounded?
(a) He didn't want to lose his command.
(b) He didn't consider his wound serious.
(c) He wanted a prisoner.
(d) He wanted to be credited for the victory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hackworth responsible for in the Pentagon, according to Chapter 17?

2. What was Hackworth attending at the start of the Cuban missile crisis?

3. Why did Hackworth scout the hill?

4. When did the Tet offensive take place?

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

(see the answer key)

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