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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author describe Hathcock's new platoon leader?
(a) Lazy drug addict.
(b) Dictator.
(c) Worthless slob.
(d) Militant patriot.

2. What group do the snipers try to convince of their effectiveness?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Vietnamese villagers.
(c) Pentagon superiors.
(d) Local Marines.

3. How many men were committed to combat at that time?
(a) 418,600.
(b) 267,901.
(c) 389,500.
(d) 543,400.

4. What is the special mission of the enemy?
(a) Retreat until reinforcements come.
(b) Kill Hathcock.
(c) Shoot soldiers off the field.
(d) Take Hill 55.

5. What award was given to the solider posthumously?
(a) Congressional Medal of Honor.
(b) Silver Star.
(c) Navy Cross.
(d) Purple Heart.

6. Who throws a wrench into the operation?
(a) Fallen soldier.
(b) Migrant worker.
(c) Runaway scout.
(d) Farmer.

7. Hathcock returns home during what period in the Vietnam War?
(a) Reassessment.
(b) Peak.
(c) Divergence.
(d) Decline.

8. What gift do the men receive after the mission is complete?
(a) Beds to sleep in.
(b) Weekend pass.
(c) Special meal.
(d) Beer.

9. What nationality is the target?
(a) British.
(b) French.
(c) Turkish.
(d) American.

10. What does SWAG stand for?
(a) Scientific Wild Ass Guess.
(b) Soldier Will Act Goofy.
(c) Southern Wind Arc Grade.
(d) Simple Ways Are Great.

11. Hathcock and Burke are careful to avoid what?
(a) Ambush site.
(b) Rice paddy.
(c) Edge of jungle.
(d) Valley.

12. What adjective best describes Hathcock's view of the enemy?
(a) Confident.
(b) Complacent.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Nervous.

13. Who sees the kill as his going away present?
(a) Reinke.
(b) Burke.
(c) Land.
(d) Hathcock.

14. A small snafu suggests what about Hathcock?
(a) He accidentally killed the wrong person.
(b) He objects to the kill.
(c) His disease was getting worse.
(d) He couldn't shoot.

15. What is the name of the next, larger operation?
(a) Hamburger Hill.
(b) Song De Song.
(c) Rio Bravo.
(d) Rio Blanco.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was the break taken by Hathcock?

2. What item gives the sniper away to Hathcock?

3. What weapon is used?

4. What weapon did Land demonstrate?

5. Near what location is the new operation?

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