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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the attack on the hospital, What does Luther fire at the VC when he is on top of the bunker?
(a) .38 Smith and Wesson Phantom.
(b) BAR.
(c) M-16.
(d) M-4 grease gun.

2. Where was Wallace Terry working when he was asked to cover a story on the role of the black soldier in the Vietnam War?
(a) Washington Post.
(b) Philadelphia Inquirer.
(c) Time magazine.
(d) New York Times.

3. What does Light Bulb's father do for a living?
(a) Drives a truck.
(b) Is a cook in a restaurant.
(c) Works in a factory.
(d) Is a janitor.

4. If Haywood's group is doing combat assault of a village, where would the command post be?
(a) In the center of the village.
(b) On the edge of the village.
(c) About 500 yards from the village.
(d) About 100 yards from the village.

5. How many men's stories does Wallace Terry tell in the book?
(a) 10.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 25.

6. What job does Haywood chose when he goes home?
(a) Police Force.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Post Office.
(d) Sanitation Department.

7. What medal does Luther get for his part in the hospital attack?
(a) Meritorious Service Medal.
(b) Distinguished Service Medal.
(c) Bronze Star.
(d) Silver Star.

8. Why does Richard go directly to his church that first night he is home?
(a) To talk to the youth minister.
(b) To thank people for praying for him.
(c) To pray.
(d) To talk to the pastor.

9. How old is Luther at the time of the hospital attack?
(a) 18.
(b) 25.
(c) 22.
(d) 19.

10. What village are Malik and his regiment going to level?
(a) Thanh Hoa.
(b) Hong Gai.
(c) Bao Loc.
(d) Cam Ne.

11. How many Bronze Stars does Richard receive in Vietnam?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

12. About how many villages does Haywood's platoon burn down?
(a) 50-75 villages.
(b) 35-40.
(c) 75-100.
(d) 45-50.

13. During what time of day is Luther's hospital in attacked?
(a) 3:00 a.m.
(b) 6:00 a.m.
(c) 2:00 a.m.
(d) Midnight.

14. When is the last time Emmanuel hears from his Vietnamese wife?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1976.
(d) 1974.

15. Why is Luther chosen to escort the Gemini 10 astronauts to sick bay?
(a) He is a medic.
(b) He is a nurse.
(c) He works in the pharmacy.
(d) He is a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Wallace Terry asked to fly to Saigon and cover a story on the role of the black soldier in the Vietnam War?

2. How much schooling did Charles's father have?

3. How many months of training in Vietnamese language, customs, and history does Luther have before going to Vietnam?

4. When do Haywood and the others rob the post office?

5. Where does Richard go for therapy?

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