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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. What team is chosen for a top secret mission?
(a) Land and Hathcock.
(b) Burke and Roberts.
(c) Hathcock and Burke.
(d) Reinke and Wilson.

2. Near what location is the new operation?
(a) Tinh Binh Dinh.
(b) Tinh Phu Tho.
(c) Song Tro Khuc.
(d) Ho Chi Minh.

3. How is the two man team transported?
(a) Jeep.
(b) Motorcycles.
(c) On foot.
(d) Helicopter.

4. What weapon did Land demonstrate?
(a) Pistol.
(b) Grenade launcher.
(c) .50 caliber machine gun.
(d) .300 rifle.

5. Hathcock and others face enemies at what location?
(a) Jungle.
(b) Rice field.
(c) Tunnel.
(d) Mess hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What structure is the platoon generally assigned to patrol?

2. What month did Hathcock return home?

3. What gives away the location of the enemy sniper?

4. Hathcock reportedly shoots the enemy penetrating what piece of equipment?

5. What team goes out on patrol?

Short Essay Questions

1. What incident causes Hathcock to get into hot water with his commander?

2. Who steps forward to help Hathcock in this new venture?

3. What information was gained from the enemy spy? Who is in the most danger?

4. What is unusual about the information regarding the farmer? Why is it unusual?

5. Describe the scene in which Hathcock makes a legendary shot.

6. What shocking news does Hathcock receive while stateside? What were the details of the news?

7. How is the platoon viewed by others? What is a common duty for the platoon?

8. What happens at the end of Land's tour that gets him into trouble with his commanding officer?

9. What is the next piece of news Hathcock receives? What is his reaction? What is his wife's reaction?

10. Describe the condition of Hill 55 and its men upon Hathcock's return.

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