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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. What is Beckwith's mission in Chapter 1?
(a) To rescue the British.
(b) To lead the British.
(c) To exchange knowledge with the British.
(d) To protect the British.

2. How does the author describe the meetings detailed in Chapter 16?
(a) With more passion than he describes military operations.
(b) With a lot less passion than he describes military operations.
(c) With the same passion as he describes military operations.
(d) With slightly less passion than he describes military operations.

3. How many helicopters are included in the plan that is discussed in the Prologue?
(a) A large number.
(b) It is not clarified.
(c) A moderate number.
(d) A small number.

4. What does Moore tell Beckwith at Bong Son?
(a) That it is unclear how his troops will be used.
(b) That his troops will not be used to kill Viet Cong.
(c) That his troops might be used to kill Viet Cong.
(d) That his troops will be used to kill Viet Cong.

5. In Chapter 10, which place does Beckwith mention an argument about competing operations?
(a) An Lao.
(b) Lang Vei.
(c) La Drang.
(d) Plei Me.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the meetings in Chapter 13, what is the definition of being "used"?

2. How long is Beckwith separated from his wife and children before they are reunited at Fort Benning?

3. When does Beckwith get shot in Chapter 13?

4. According to the colonel, what part of the plan has a tactical problem?

5. Who appoints the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?

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