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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Alamo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was hit while shooting the .50 caliber gun on top of the Humvee in "Black Hawk Down"?
(a) Private Adalberto Rodriguez.
(b) First Lieutenant Larry Perino.
(c) Corporal Jim Cavaco.
(d) Sergeant Lorenzo Ruiz.

2. How far were the convoys and soldiers from their base as they were trapped in "The Alamo"?
(a) 3 miles.
(b) 7 miles.
(c) 2 kilometers.
(d) 10,000 feet.

3. On what date was Task Force Ranger deployed to Somalia under the command of Major General William F. Garrison?
(a) August 22, 1993.
(b) September 1, 1992.
(c) July 4, 1990.
(d) November 19, 1991.

4. Who and his men took up a position on a small tin porch-like structure not far from the crash site in "The Alamo"?
(a) Major Rob Marsh.
(b) Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart.
(c) First Lieutenant Larry Perino.
(d) Master Sergeant Scott Fales.

5. Where did a CSAR Black Hawk drop two medics in "Overrun"?
(a) Maranche Lane.
(b) Matthew Boulevard.
(c) Marehan Road.
(d) Martian Road.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the co-pilot of Super Six One?

2. What is a special operations unit of the United States Army that provides helicopter aviation support and are also known as Night Stalkers?

3. One driver in the Humvee convoy was shot in the back of the head and although the helmet saved his life, the hit caused him to what?

4. What does POW stand for?

5. How many of the men in the convoy in "Black Hawk Down" were injured during the disastrous tour through the city in their attempt to find the first crash site?

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