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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where has Hodges been recovering from his wounds?
(a) A Vietnamese hospital
(b) A Chinese hospital
(c) Back in the States
(d) A Japanese hospital

2. Why doesn't Dan agree with Operation Lam Son 719?
(a) He believes there are enough problems right where they are.
(b) He believes they should form a truce.
(c) He believes they should attack in the opposite direction.
(d) He believes they should surrender.

3. What is the result of Goodrich's sworn statement about the murders of the man and woman that he turned over to Regimental Legal Officer?
(a) The case is ongoing.
(b) Snake is cleared of charges.
(c) Snake is denied his Medal of Honor.
(d) The case is dropped.

4. Where does Sergeant Sadler expect the enemy to attack?
(a) An Hoa
(b) Hanoi
(c) Cambodia
(d) Arizona

5. What does a Vietnamese boy offer to sell to the soldiers as they work?
(a) Marijuana
(b) His sister
(c) Tobacco
(d) Rice

6. What does Snake's mother think about as she holds his letters in her hand?
(a) She thinks about what she will wear when she meets the President.
(b) She wonders if Ronnie's friends will come to visit.
(c) She thinks about how her neighbors will be envious when she meets the President.
(d) She wonders what she will say to the newspaper reporters.

7. What happens to Dan's column when they enter Laos?
(a) Children offer them food.
(b) They are greeted by friendly civilians.
(c) They are shelled for a full day.
(d) They are invited to stay in the village.

8. What does Senator tell a group of people gathered for an anti-war rally?
(a) He tells them that he wishes he could apologize to all the people he killed.
(b) He tells them that he would do it all over again.
(c) He tells them that they should be ashamed.
(d) He tells them that if he could, he would kill the little girl who caused him to lose his leg.

9. What do the Marines need to do as a result of Goodrich's statement about murder?
(a) An article 32 investigation
(b) An article 27 investigation
(c) An article 38 investigation
(d) An article 75 investigation

10. What protects Cat Man's and Cannonball's teams as they make their way to the cemetery?
(a) Craters
(b) Trees
(c) Large boulders
(d) Chest-high hills

11. What do the Marines send to Hodges' mother?
(a) His old, torn flak jacket
(b) A flag, a gold star, and the medals he earned
(c) A letter from his pocket
(d) His rifle

12. What does Hodges think about his situation as the enemy begins bombing?
(a) He thinks that he was never meant to be in this war.
(b) He thinks that he was meant to be a chaplain.
(c) He thinks that he was bred to be a warrior.
(d) He thinks that he was meant to be a peace keeper.

13. What offer does the Major make to Hodges?
(a) He offers Hodges a rank promotion.
(b) He offers Hodges a collectible rifle.
(c) He offers Hodges an honorable discharge.
(d) He offers Hodges a position in Okinawa.

14. What type of terrain is the Arizona shore the Marines climb onto from the chest high river?
(a) The shore is all flatland.
(b) The shore is mud and sand.
(c) The shore is full of craters and shattered trees.
(d) The shore is mountainous.

15. Why does Snake send Goodrich's team to investigate along the tree line?
(a) Check for booby traps
(b) Look for snipers
(c) See if any civilians are in the area
(d) Three gooks were spotted there

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of Operation Lam Son 719?

2. What happens to Hodges as the helicopters arrive to carry the wounded to safety?

3. How long does Snake have left to serve in Vietnam?

4. What is Kersey's reply when Hodges asks him if there is somewhere his men can hold up until the fighting starts?

5. What is Goodrich told about the killing of the Vietnamese man and woman?

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