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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. To what location does the team return?
(a) Hill 55.
(b) Seoul.
(c) Da Nang.
(d) Duc Pho.

2. What is another term used to mean "leave"?
(a) Bail.
(b) Bug out.
(c) Ditch.
(d) Fall away.

3. What area do the Americans cover that the Vietcong does not?
(a) Jungle.
(b) River.
(c) Hills.
(d) Valleys.

4. What element wreaked havoc on the people in hiding?
(a) Rain.
(b) Sun.
(c) Wind.
(d) Tornado.

5. Near which town/region is the scene set?
(a) Unertl.
(b) Ca De Song.
(c) Da Nang.
(d) Duc Pho.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many people try to confront the sniper?

2. During this time Hathcock finds what iconic symbol?

3. What is the character's first name?

4. What was the award for?

5. Who is in charge of the enemy sniper group?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hathcock's actions and how he won the championship.

2. Examine Hathcock's story about his shooting expertise in competitions.

3. What is the last event that occurs before Hathcock and Burke leave? Who replaces the sniper?

4. Later that same day, Hathcock makes the longest confirmed shot of his career. What was the distance and the wound inflicted?

5. Describe Hathcock's views as he looks back on his childhood and plans on becoming a Marine.

6. Who is the main target of the teams? Why?

7. Explain the purpose for the school and Land's involvement in it.

8. Describe the location where the groups were positioned. Why was that particular area chosen?

9. Why is Land upset by the position of the sniper teams? What happens?

10. How does the author describe the enemy soldiers?

(see the answer keys)

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