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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a group of elite Army Rangers trained to work independently in dangerous, often highly secretive missions?
(a) Apex Unit.
(b) Pinnacle Battalion.
(c) Delta Force.
(d) Chevron Division.

2. Who was the co-pilot of Super Six One?
(a) Specalist Dale Sizemore.
(b) CWO Donovan Briley.
(c) Sergeant Lorenzo Ruiz.
(d) Major Rob Marsh.

3. In what helicopter did Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann fly into Mogadishu on October 3 in "The Assault"?
(a) Super Six Three.
(b) Super Six One.
(c) Super Six Five.
(d) Super Six Seven.

4. Why was "Alphabet" given that nickname by his peers?
(a) His full name contained one of every letter.
(b) His last name was too hard to pronounce.
(c) He only attended school through fifth grade.
(d) He was extremely smart.

5. In what year did the Battle of Mogadishu take place?
(a) 1988.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1993.
(d) 1995.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite the large number of casualties and the heavy fire, the Humvee convoy was ordered to do what in "Black Hawk Down"?

2. What is a small container used especially by soldiers and hikers for carrying water or other liquids?

3. What was the first Black Hawk helicopter that was shot down over Mogadishu on October 3?

4. As the Humvees and soldiers made their way back into Mogadishu, they found themselves immediately under attack and blocked at every turn by what in "Overrun"?

5. Who was shot in the back when the Humvee convoy stopped to recover the injured in "Black Hawk Down"?

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