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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Battalion was Colonel Locke in charge of?
(a) Fourth Battalion.
(b) Third Battalion.
(c) Second Battalion.
(d) Sixth Battalion.

2. What was the unit Hackworth created called?
(a) The Killers.
(b) The Hackworth's Rangers.
(c) The Wolfhound Raiders.
(d) The Roaring Tigers.

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

4. When was Hackworth transferred to the battle group Combat Support Company?
(a) January 1966.
(b) January 1962.
(c) May 1961.
(d) August 1963.

5. Where was Hackworth wounded, according to Chapter 7?
(a) Legs and back.
(b) Back and head.
(c) Arm and chest.
(d) Legs and arms.

6. Where was assigned Hackworth during his second tour of duty in Chapter 9?
(a) The 20th Colorado National Guard Division.
(b) The 37th Nevada National Guard Division.
(c) The 40th California National Guard Division.
(d) The 15th New York National Guard Division.

7. Who came to visit Hackworth on the front?
(a) Mark Stevens.
(b) Gail Herart.
(c) Fred Crispino.
(d) Jack Markus.

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

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

10. What was Hackworth's working on in Germany?
(a) His Master's degree.
(b) His Bachelor's degree.
(c) His Doctorate.
(d) His Associate's degree.

11. Where was F company stationed?
(a) In a place called the Hole.
(b) In a place called the Space.
(c) In a place called the Gap.
(d) In a place called the In-between.

12. What did Hackworth let his hierarchy know?
(a) That he wanted to stay in California.
(b) That he wanted to resign.
(c) That he was unhappy with his assignment.
(d) That he was happy to teach.

13. Why did Hackworth scout the hill?
(a) A weak point.
(b) Roads for tanks.
(c) Opportunity targets.
(d) Gun positions.

14. What were Hackworth and his platoon required to ask permission of Lt.Gilchrist before using?
(a) The latrine.
(b) Their canteen.
(c) Their rifles.
(d) Their grenades.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What officer's club did Hackworth say he got drunk at?

2. Who commanded the tanks that came to assist G company?

3. Where was Hackworth processed before leaving the Army according to Chapter 10?

4. Why did the North Koreans have an advantage in fighting F Company?

5. About what did Hackworth and his men learn thanks to North Korean soldiers they took prisoner?

(see the answer keys)

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