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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. With whom did Hathcock meet in the first part of his tour?

2. What was the longest confirmed shot of the character's career?

3. What was Hathcock's rank?

4. In what year was the award won?

5. What item do the people use for cover after the shooting begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the location where the groups were positioned. Why was that particular area chosen?

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

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

4. What physical ailments impaired Hathcock's life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Hathcock is reprimanded for taking on missions alone without permission. Explain why it was a foolish move. Was that kind of action common for a trained and experienced soldier? Explain. Do you think Hathcock was truly concerned about the troops or was the act a bit of grandstanding on Hathcock's part? Why was Land so angry? What might have happened if another soldier had pulled the same stunt? How was Hathcock punished? Do you think the punishment fit the crime?

Essay Topic 3

The author details the height of the Vietnam War as Hathcock returns home. Discuss the statistics mentioned in the book. Explore the accuracy of the details. What other details should have been included? Which details may have been more pertinent? What else should have been said about the end of the war? How did the end of the war affect the hundreds of thousands of military personnel and their families? Were there any other wars in recent history that equaled the one in Vietnam?

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