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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 position did Hackworth occupy at the time of the Cuban missile crisis?
(a) G-4 Operationg Officer.
(b) G-5 Operationg Officer.
(c) G-7 Operationg Officer.
(d) G-3 Operationg Officer.

2. Who was in command of Hackworth's brigade in Vietnam?
(a) Colonel Smith.
(b) Colonel Hunt.
(c) Colonel MacAlister.
(d) Colonel Frank.

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

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

5. Where was Hackworth offered a position in 1968?
(a) Fort Benning.
(b) Fort Lewis.
(c) Fort Washington.
(d) Fort Mach.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What position did Hackworth accept in Chapter 18?

3. Where was Fire Base Dickey located?

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

5. What did Hackworth do with the Tigers and B company?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Hackworth formulate to achieve the same high body count as Hunt?

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

4. When Hackworth reported to Fort Lewis in Chapter 18, what did he find?

5. What was the first thing Hackworth learned about Vietnam?

6. Why was Hackworth hospitalized during the Battle of La Drang Valley?

7. What did Hackworth believe prevented necessary changes in training policy?

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

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

10. What did Hackworth do as a G-4 Operations Officer?

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