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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Norman grow up?
(a) Jackson, Mississippi.
(b) Greenville, South Carolina.
(c) Norfolk, Virginia.
(d) Atlanta Georgia.

2. How many people are on the barbed wire the night Long Binh is blown up?
(a) 150.
(b) 200.
(c) 300.
(d) 400.

3. What medal does Archie earn for his part in the capture of two Russian-made guns?
(a) Medal of Honor.
(b) Navy Cross.
(c) Bronze Star.
(d) Silver Star.

4. When does Joseph retire?
(a) 1988.
(b) 1978.
(c) 1981.
(d) 1984.

5. At the dinner held in Don's honor when he is leaving, what is served to eat?
(a) Duck Soup.
(b) Rice soup.
(c) Pigeon soup.
(d) Steak.

6. Where is Norman from?
(a) Birmingham, Alabama.
(b) Fayetteville, North Carolina.
(c) Greenville, South Carolina.
(d) Jackson, Mississippi.

7. Who is the dog handler in Archie's regiment?
(a) Anderson.
(b) Lance Corporal Oliver.
(c) Corporal Rome.
(d) Cripes.

8. How many Vietnamese were dumped out of choppers by Arthur's team?
(a) About twelve.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) About eight.

9. How old is Norman when his plane is shot down?
(a) Nearly 25.
(b) About 30.
(c) Almost 29.
(d) Almost 27.

10. How many people attend Edgar's retirement party?
(a) 45.
(b) 600.
(c) 515.
(d) 750.

11. What does Robert Mountain do his first three months in country?
(a) Interpreter.
(b) Forward observer.
(c) Combat paratrooper.
(d) Armorer.

12. What country is Norman going to for combat missions against Vietnam?
(a) Korea.
(b) China.
(c) Thailand.
(d) Japan.

13. How much does one of the maids try to sell her baby boy for?
(a) $200.
(b) $300.
(c) $500.
(d) $250.

14. How long is Norman a prisoner of war?
(a) Four years.
(b) Nearly five years.
(c) About nine years.
(d) Over six years.

15. When does Norman retire from the Navy?
(a) 1980.
(b) 1973.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1975.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Stephen's first white friend?

2. What is Stephen's job in Vietnam?

3. How many hours does Stephen and a helicopter pilot wait to be rescued after being hit around Dong Tam?

4. How far did Norman walk to get on a school bus when he was a child?

5. When is the ammo dump at Long Binh blown up?

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