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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Chapters 16 & 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many British SAS are there in the beginning of the book?
(a) Twenty-two.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twenty-four.

2. What is Beckwith's mission in Chapter 10?
(a) To find the enemy and report to the higher-ups.
(b) To find the enemy and capture them.
(c) To find the enemy and track them.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

3. What is one of the main ideas behind the effectiveness of the Delta Force platoon?
(a) That the unit should only have two different formations.
(b) That the unit should only have one specific formation.
(c) That the soldiers should be flexible when working together.
(d) That the soldiers should concentrate on their own individual tasks.

4. What does Carter admit about the plan?
(a) He will still try to look for another course of action.
(b) He wants to take this course of action.
(c) He does not understand this course of action.
(d) He does not want to take this course of action.

5. What year is it when Beckwith first brings his report to his supervisor?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1963.
(d) 1962.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Beckwith spend in Britain with the SAS?

2. In military terms, as outlined in Chapter 13, what is the meaning of "misused"?

3. What is Beckwith doing in Chapter 14?

4. As described in the Prologue, how is distracting chaos used?

5. What does Beckwith call the enemy territory in Chapter 13?

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