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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Richard takes down the drug ring, where do he and his wife get to travel?

2. In the early years of the Vietnam War, what percent of fatalities were blacks?

3. Why is Luther chosen to escort the Gemini 10 astronauts to sick bay?

4. Who are killed when Brooks fires a grenade launcher?

5. What training does Charles get at Lai Khe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What three alternatives does Charles have after his third dream?

2. Why isn't Light Bulb's father pleased when he enlists?

3. What is the standard operating procedure when Haywood's division would go into a village?

4. What is Haywood's most fearful moment?

5. What dreams did Charles have?

6. What does Luther do when Gillis says they should do something about the injured during the hospital attack because they are corpsmen?

7. Why couldn't Richard sleep the first night he was home?

8. What types of things would Luther order for the Vietnamese?

9. What does Charles say is his first contact with a real man?

10. What did Richard do when some white guys in a car cut him off and honked the horn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Norman McAlexander decides that God may not remove his trials, but will give him strength to get through them. Explain how this belief helped Norman endure prison and torture.

Essay Topic 2

Several of the soldiers state that racial incidents did not happen on the front. Explain why racial incidents did not happen on the front. Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Some of the soldiers become numb to the killing and even seem to find some enjoyment in what they did. Argue whether these soldiers do or do not begin to regret their actions either on the field or back at home. Use examples from the book to support your arguments.

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