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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hackworth decide between trips to the U.S.?
(a) That he wanted to stay in the army as long as possible.
(b) That he wanted to resign his commission.
(c) That his marriage with Patty was over.
(d) That he wanted to teach.

2. When did the Tet offensive take place?
(a) 1967.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1968.
(d) 1969.

3. How often were Commanding Officers rotated in Vietnam?
(a) Every 3 months.
(b) Every 5 months.
(c) Every 12 months.
(d) Every 6 months.

4. How long did Hackworth spend in An Kle?
(a) 8 weeks.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 6 weeks.

5. Who were the commanding officers of the pinned down company in Chapter 15?
(a) Captain Bluwater and Hash.
(b) Captains Johnson and Murphy.
(c) Captains Markus and Steven.
(d) Captains Murphy and Emerson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Hackworth miss his graduation?

2. What irritated Hackworth in Vietnam?

3. What did Hackworth feel the politicians and generals did not know according to Chapter 19?

4. Who invited Hackworth to dinner and asked him to be his G-3?

5. Who was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Cuban missile crisis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Hackworth establish in Vietnam with General Marshall?

2. What did Hackworth say about working at the Pentagon according to Chapter 17?

3. What job did Hackworth want at the beginning of Chapter 16 and what was his assignment?

4. Who invited Hackworth to dinner according to Chapter 20?

5. What does Hackworth say about himself and the year 1966 according to Chapter 15?

6. What did Hackworth say of his experience with the NVA troops?

7. How did Colonel Hanh act according to Chapter 21?

8. Who was Hackworth called to brief and what did Hackworth receive?

9. What two events marked the needed tactical and psychological victory in Vietnam?

10. When did the Screaming Eagles 1st Brigade arrive in Vietnam according to Chapter 14 and who greeted them?

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