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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. What was waning as Hackworth became an officer?
(a) The North Korean Summer Offensive.
(b) The Chinese Spring Offensive.
(c) The American Winter retreat.
(d) The South Korean fall stand off.

4. Who initiated the Reduction in Force program?
(a) President Nixon.
(b) President Johnson.
(c) President Eisenhower.
(d) President Kennedy.

5. When did Hackworth decide he did not want to become an officer according to Chapter 5?
(a) After 3 years in the Army.
(b) After 5 years in the Army.
(c) After 4 years in the Army.
(d) After 2 years in the Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Easy company spend their time in reserve doing?

2. What did Hackworth let his hierarchy know?

3. What did Hackworth think of the war when he arrived in Korea?

4. What was Objective Jake Able?

5. What was the unit Hackworth created called?

(see the answer key)

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