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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. Where was the competition held?

2. What gun did Hathcock use in competition?

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

4. How far away was the jungle from the second attack?

5. How old is the target?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What incident leaves Hathcock worried about his home life and future?

3. How does the author describe the enemy soldiers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What details are given about the platoon's commanders?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Describe the relationship between Burke and Hathcock. Did the men know each other prior to Vietnam? If so, how? When did the men meet? What was the first impression garnered by each? Were the first impressions correct? What was the first mission the men worked together? What did it entail? What was the outcome? As time went on did the personal and professional relationship improve or disintegrate? Explain.

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