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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. Approximately how many people were left when Hathcock left the scene?

2. What disease struck the man later in life?

3. Where is the enemy shot the first time?

4. The enemy sniper is often questioned about which of the following?

5. What gun did Hathcock use in competition?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the first group of sniper instructors organized by Land.

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

6. Describe the formation and weapons used by the teams.

7. Who is the subject of the biography? What are his statistics and military status?

8. How does the author describe the enemy soldiers?

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

10. Describe the scene in which Hathcock encounters the presence of a young boy. What unusual occurrence took place? What was the result?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research and discuss Hathcock's experience in competition shooting. What weapons are commonly used in the types of events Hathcock participated in on a national level? What are the requirements and skills necessary to compete at Hathcock's level? What competitions could Hathcock participate in after the accident? What other alternatives were there if a competition was no longer possible? What awards are given to competition shooters? Who are the best shooters in the world? How are they recognized? How often are the competitions held?

Essay Topic 2

Hathcock never had any deep desire to become involved with politics or other global issues. Examine why Hathcock became a Marine. Did others in the platoon have the same view? What was Land's view of the military and why he joined? Do you think Hathcock's views changed as he spent such a large amount of time fighting in Vietnam? How do you think Hathcock viewed the military and the government involvement in Vietnam after he was discharged and again after the war was over?

Essay Topic 3

The Apache was a significant character in the book in regards to enemy activity. Describe in detail who the Apache was, who she worked for, her role in the war, how her work affected the enemy, and her eventual downfall.

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