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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What evaporated on the Super Six Four, causing the helicopter to lean forward in "Black Hawk Down"?
(a) The underside.
(b) The engine.
(c) The tail rotor.
(d) The windshield.

4. The Americans had assumed that what shot from the ground could never bring down a helicopter as large and powerful as a Black Hawk?
(a) Rifles.
(b) RPGs.
(c) Pistols.
(d) Flares.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. At the time Super Six One was being shot down, the D-boys were waiting for a signal from the Humvee convoy alerting them that it was time to do what?

4. Who was the Humvee convoy awaiting a signal from when Super Six One was shot down?

5. Who was Sergeant Jeff Struecker in charge of taking back to base after his extraction in "The Assault"?

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