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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During Norman's three tours in Asia, how many times does he set foot in South Vietnam?
(a) None.
(b) Twice.
(c) Too many to count.
(d) Once.

3. How many times is Stephen shot down?
(a) Once.
(b) Four times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Three times.

4. How many hours does Stephen and a helicopter pilot wait to be rescued after being hit around Dong Tam?
(a) 20 hours.
(b) 10 hours.
(c) 5 hours.
(d) 13 hours.

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

6. What does Robert Mountain say he was trained to do at Fort Benning?
(a) Forward observer.
(b) Combat paratrooper.
(c) Rifleman.
(d) Mortarman.

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

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

9. When does Arthur get out of the military?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1971.
(d) 1972.

10. When does Robert Mountain get back to the United States from Vietnam?
(a) February 8.
(b) March 18.
(c) August 2.
(d) July 1.

11. When Robert Mountain enlists, what does he want to do in the army?
(a) Play in the band.
(b) Military police.
(c) Be a rifleman.
(d) Combat photographer.

12. What rank does Don make and that he will have when he retires?
(a) Captain.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Lieutenant Commander.

13. When Joseph and his men find the lost platoon, how many do they find who are badly injured?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Eight.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Norman a prisoner of war?

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

3. What is Joseph's rank when he goes to Vietnam?

4. Archie and his men capture two huge Russian-made guns. Where does one of the guns go after the war?

5. What does Robert Mountain do his first three months in country?

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