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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. By the end of the day the Marine has killed how many people?
(a) 4.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

2. To what location do the soldiers attempt to retreat?
(a) Abandoned hospital.
(b) Shack.
(c) Jungle.
(d) Fox holes.

3. Which was one of the character's jobs?
(a) MP.
(b) Platoon leader.
(c) Marksmanship instructor.
(d) Spotter.

4. In what year did the first class graduate?
(a) 1961.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1964.

5. What was the longest confirmed shot of the character's career?
(a) 1000 yards.
(b) 2500 yards.
(c) 2800 yards.
(d) 1700 yards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease struck the man later in life?

2. Who was not among the other people selected as sniper instructors?

3. What item does the Marine always wear?

4. What was Hathcock's rank?

5. What area do the Americans cover that the Vietcong does not?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe the enemy soldiers?

2. Describe Hathcock's appearance. What was different from other soldiers?

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

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

5. Why was the character so famous? What made him important enough to be the topic of a biography?

6. Hathcock reminisces about his meeting with whom? How did the men meet?

7. What symbol was Hathcock best known for? What name was he known by because of it?

8. What was Hathcock's experience with the NVA company? Who was a part of the company? How many were there?

9. In the second scene, Hathcock supports a larger operation. Who is involved in the operation? What formation is used?

10. How long is the enemy held captive? What do Hathcock and Burke do during that time?

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