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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far did Norman walk to get on a school bus when he was a child?
(a) Three blocks.
(b) Three miles.
(c) Eight miles.
(d) Five miles.

2. Who takes Robert Holcomb to the Army induction center?
(a) His mother.
(b) His aunt and uncle.
(c) The FBI.
(d) His father.

3. When is the ammo dump at Long Binh blown up?
(a) January 1968.
(b) January 1969.
(c) December 1968.
(d) November 1968.

4. About how many Vietnamese surround Norman when his plane is shot down?
(a) 50.
(b) 35.
(c) 90.
(d) 45.

5. Why is the smell so awful when Stephen and his battalion find a downed helicopter?
(a) The helicopter had been down for seven days.
(b) The helicopter had been down for ten days.
(c) The helicopter had been down two weeks.
(d) The helicopter had been down for three weeks.

6. When does Robert Holcomb arrive in Vietnam?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1968.

7. When is Robert Mountain hit outside his bunker?
(a) December 23.
(b) January 15.
(c) April 15.
(d) November 3.

8. How many Christmases does Robert Daniels spend in the hospital after he is injured?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

9. How many Bronze Stars does Arthur receive?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

10. How old was Edgar when his father died?
(a) Two.
(b) Eight.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

11. Where does Norman go to college?
(a) University of North Carolina.
(b) University of South Carolina.
(c) Furman.
(d) North Carolina A & T State University.

12. What is Norman doing at the time Terry interviews him?
(a) Working for Cummins Engine Company.
(b) Working for Amtrak.
(c) Working for Boeing.
(d) Working for IBM.

13. Where does Norman come down when he ejects from his plane on July 20?
(a) Near Son Tay.
(b) Near Hai Phong.
(c) South of Hanoi.
(d) 30 miles northwest of Hanoi.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Archie's dreams about Vietnam, how many lives does he have?

2. During Norman's three tours in Asia, how many times does he set foot in South Vietnam?

3. How many Vietnamese were dumped out of choppers by Arthur's team?

4. What rank does Don make and that he will have when he retires?

5. What college does Robert Mountain attend before and after the war?

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