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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rowe wave his mosquito netting?
(a) It is the only possession he has.
(b) He is trying to swat away the mosquitos.
(c) It is the whitest thing in his possession.
(d) It is very large.

2. Using their own slang, what does Rowe ask the men to do?
(a) Come back for him.
(b) Help him to escape.
(c) Send a unit in to save him.
(d) Let his parents know that he is alive.

3. What lies did Rowe tell upon his capture?
(a) He is an engineer and has no military training.
(b) He is a doctor and has no military training.
(c) He is a pilot and has no military training.
(d) He is only a sergeant.

4. He waits for a rescue attempt but decides it is not going to come, so what does he do?
(a) He says what the Vietcong want him to say.
(b) He joins the Vietcong army.
(c) He gives up.
(d) He plans an escape attempt of his own.

5. What does Rowe do for the men?
(a) He helps them to escape.
(b) He gives them gifts.
(c) He cooks the final meal for them all.
(d) He gives them what valuables he still possesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rowe's dog's name?

2. Who initially sees Rowe?

3. Why do the men buy raw brown sugar?

4. How does Rowe draw attention to himself?

5. Where is Rowe's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rowe try to draw attention to himself? Why does he do it in this way?

2. Describe Rowe's escape attempt.

3. What does Rowe do on September 14? What does he expect from this?

4. What punishment is given to Rowe for refusing to write a statement siding with the National Liberation Front?

5. Why does Rowe decide to try another escape?

6. How do the Vietnamese act bravely regarding Rowe?

7. Describe the moments soon after Rowe's rescue.

8. What does Rowe learn about the rest of his stay at the camp?

9. What happens to the camp? How does Rowe feel about this? Why does he feel this way?

10. What does Rowe do with the eagles? Why?

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