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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. What does Beckwith accomplish by taking a Vietnamese officer to dinner?
(a) It increases the chance of gaining Vietnamese reinforcements.
(b) It increases the chance of gaining Vietnamese weapons.
(c) It allows him to understand more about the food in Vietnam.
(d) It allows him to overhear several important conversations.

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

3. Which one of the following is not included in the list of major players mentioned in Chapter 9?
(a) General Quang.
(b) Captain Kong.
(c) Sergeant Lee.
(d) Major Tut.

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

5. What is Beckwith doing in Chapter 14?
(a) Leading troops into battle.
(b) Developing military strategies.
(c) Training personnel.
(d) Locating enemy camps.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What position does Beckwith hold when Chapter 1 begins?

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

4. How many full regiments of the North Vietnamese army surround Beckwith's unit in Chapter 10?

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

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