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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Hackworth refuse to be evacuated to Japan?
(a) He would have lost his command.
(b) He wanted to stay with his mistress.
(c) He was afraid of poor care.
(d) He wanted to write the mission reports himself.

2. What resulted in many casualties during the first major engagement of Hackworth's unit?
(a) Booby-traps.
(b) Suicide bombings.
(c) Snipers.
(d) Artillery barrages.

3. What 1969 battle did Hackworth's men participate in?
(a) The Tet Offensive.
(b) The WyDong Offensive.
(c) The Thanksgiving offensive.
(d) Operation Hammer.

4. What did Hackworth's men start calling themselves?
(a) Hackworth's killers.
(b) Hackworth's survivors.
(c) Hackworth's 48.
(d) Hackworth's rangers.

5. What was the name of the company commander?
(a) Captain Ernie.
(b) Captain Michaely.
(c) Captain Markus.
(d) Captain Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Hackworth transferred to the battle group Combat Support Company?

2. How many raids did Hackworth and his unit complete before going for 5 days of R&R?

3. What village was Hackworth at when he asked the old man about the NVA?

4. What position did Hackworth accept when returning to Vietnam?

5. Where was Fire Base Dickey located?

(see the answer key)

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