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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What made taking North Korean prisoners risky for Hackworth?
(a) He was outnumbered.
(b) His rifle was empty.
(c) North Korean troops were marching towards his position.
(d) The prisoner was larger than him.

3. What job did Hackworth take while attending college?
(a) Part time salesman.
(b) Car repairman.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Firefighter.

4. Until when did Hackworth hold the position of Group HQ Battery CO?
(a) August 1959.
(b) June1957.
(c) August 1957.
(d) August 1958.

5. What was becoming known about the NVA?
(a) They had better weapons.
(b) They were operating out of Cambodia.
(c) They were supported by China.
(d) They used Mig planes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hackworth scout the hill?

2. Who was the commanding officer of the Ranger unit that Third platoon joined?

3. How was the yearly training exercise of 1963 named?

4. What general welcomed Hackworth's unit when it arrived in Vietnam?

5. Why did Hackworth refuse to be evacuated to Japan?

(see the answer key)

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