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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. Where was Hackworth during the battle of la Drang Valley?
(a) In Saigon.
(b) In the hospital.
(c) In the U.S.
(d) In Japan.

2. When did the NVA leave the engagement area?
(a) At noon.
(b) At dawn.
(c) At dusk.
(d) During the night.

3. What was Hackworth responsible for in the Pentagon, according to Chapter 17?
(a) The Army detail protecting Washington, D.C.
(b) The Army service schools in the U.S.
(c) The Army weapons contract payments.
(d) The Army supply going to Vietnam.

4. Who was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Cuban missile crisis?
(a) Maxwell D. Taylor.
(b) Ira G. Krogger.
(c) Jack B. Markus.
(d) John A. Steven.

5. What was the first thing Hackworth learned in Vietnam?
(a) There was no safe zone.
(b) That the Viet Cong is not in the cities.
(c) The language.
(d) That he should always have a change of socks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hackworth's recommendation to the Secretary of the Army?

2. What was the name of the unit Hackworth was sent to Vietnam with in Chapter 14?

3. Where did Hackworth spend time before going to Pleiko according to Chapter 20?

4. Where did Hackworth complete his Bachelor's degree?

5. What was Hackworth attending at the start of the Cuban missile crisis?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What did Hackworth feel the United States was doing?

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

5. Who was visiting Los Angeles, according to Chapter 13, and what happened during the visit?

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

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

8. What happened as Joel was born?

9. What did Hackworth believe about politicians and generals, according to Chapter 19?

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

(see the answer keys)

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