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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What platoon was Hackworth assigned to in Chapter 1?
(a) 3rd platoon.
(b) 2nd platoon.
(c) 4th platoon.
(d) 1st platoon.

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

3. What was the name of the unit Hackworth was sent to Vietnam with in Chapter 14?
(a) The Baring Elephants 1st Brigade.
(b) The Hissing Snakes 1st Brigade.
(c) The Roaring Lions 1st Brigade.
(d) The Screaming Eagles 1st Brigade.

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

5. What irritated Hackworth in Vietnam?
(a) Paperwork because of equipment being field tested.
(b) Reporting to General Maxwell.
(c) Cooperating with the South Vietnam army.
(d) Command incompetence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hackworth enlist in the army according to Chapter 2?

2. What was waning as Hackworth became an officer?

3. When did the Tet offensive take place?

4. What did Hackworth's men start calling themselves?

5. What was Hackworth assigned to after returning to the U.S.?

(see the answer key)

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