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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. When did the Tet offensive take place?
(a) 1967.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1969.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Hackworth ordered to report after coming back to the U.S?

2. What was the training in school geared toward to in 1967?

3. What type of victory was the Vietcong according to Hackworth?

4. How many students were in Hackworth's class?

5. Who approved recommendations of their action officers at the Pentagon?

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