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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is one of the character's nicknames?

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

3. What was the nickname of the enemy sniper?

4. Where does the character return to at the end of the day?

5. What weapon did the boy carry?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the first scene in which Hathcock appears with a gun. When did the scene take place?

4. What activities was Hathcock involved in outside the Marine Corps?

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

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

7. Who was Hathcock's partner when he accompanied the long range patrol? Where was the operation?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Closely examine the various types of weapons used and mentioned throughout the story. What types of weapons were most commonly used? Which were the most popular for snipers and scouts? For soldiers? For members of the infantry? Which weapons were found to be ineffectual? Which weapons might still be used today in a military operation? How do the weapons used in the military compare to those used by individuals?

Essay Topic 2

Toward the end of the book, Hathcock is involved in a very serious fire. Discuss the scenario in detail. What was the extent of Hathcock's injuries? Why did Hathcock get injured? What could have been done to prevent the incident? What did Hathcock do to make the situation better or worse? What was the result of the incident? What was the enemy trying to do? Did they succeed? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write a short story or essay from the point of view of Hathcock as he reminisces about his championship shooting awards and accolades earned throughout his military career. How did Hathcock's views change over the years?

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