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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Black Hawk Down.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was a group of Sharia Courts who united themselves to form a rival administration to the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia?
(a) The Islamic Courts Corporation.
(b) The Islamic Courts Union.
(c) The Islamic Courts Collective.
(d) The Islamic Courts Organization.

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

3. Less than two hours into the battle, the crippled Humvee convoy approached what location, preparing for another ambush as they made their way to the base in "Black Hawk Down"?
(a) K-4 circle.
(b) B-4 oval.
(c) K-9 square.
(d) GR-8 triangle.

4. Who was run over when the disoriented Humvee driver did not see his body where it had been blown into the street in "Black Hawk Down"?
(a) Corporal Jim Cavaco.
(b) Sergeant Scott Galentine.
(c) Captain Mike Steele.
(d) Private Adalberto Rodriguez.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mogadishu is located in what coastal region on the Indian Ocean?

2. In what helicopter did Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann fly into Mogadishu on October 3 in "The Assault"?

3. Which of Staff Sergeant Matt Eversmann's men was shot in the shoulder in "The Assault"?

4. Who was the leader of the Ranger chalks that would provide support on the ground to the Delta Force who would raid and arrest the targets in Mogadishu in "The Assault"?

5. When did Bill Clinton take office as U.S. President?

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