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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Chapters 13, 14, 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beckwith's supervisor initially respond to his report?
(a) He laughs at him.
(b) He is confused about it.
(c) He screams at him.
(d) He refuses to acknowledge it.

2. What does Beckwith have to do in order to become a full Colonel?
(a) Complete his degree.
(b) Have the recommendations of at least three supervisors.
(c) Lead a certain number of troops.
(d) Be in a certain number of military engagements.

3. What does S.A.S. stand for?
(a) Special Air Services.
(b) Strategic Air Services.
(c) Special Armed Services.
(d) Strategic Armed Services.

4. How well does the new Delta Force perform in Chapter 11?
(a) Well enough to make a good first impression on the military.
(b) Well enough to double in size.
(c) Not well enough to make a good first impression on the military.
(d) Well enough to triple in size.

5. According to the colonel, what part of the plan has a tactical problem?
(a) Using aircraft support during the escape, but not the evacuation.
(b) Not using aircraft support for the evacuation or the escape.
(c) Using aircraft support during the evacuation, but not the escape.
(d) Using aircraft support during the escape and the evacuation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which battalion is Beckwith assigned to in February, 1968?

2. How does Colonel Beckwith respond to Carter's decision?

3. How does Beckwith's wife respond to his wanting to return to Vietnam?

4. How long does it take Beckwith to assemble the first Delta Force?

5. What is Beckwith's mission in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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