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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. In what year did the main character die?

2. By the end of the day the Marine has killed how many people?

3. Who is the main character in MARINE SNIPER?

4. What element wreaked havoc on the people in hiding?

5. How long is the cover?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What physical ailments impaired Hathcock's life?

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

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

5. Later that same day, Hathcock makes the longest confirmed shot of his career. What was the distance and the wound inflicted?

6. Explain what happened after the crowd realizes Hathcock and Burke are firing on them.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the extensive type of treatment that Hathcock had to receive as a result of the full thickness burns. What is meant by "full thickness?" In degrees, how severe were the burns? How much of Hathcock's body was burned? What kind of treatments is given to burn victims? What is the biggest danger to burn victims immediately following the accident? What is the worst part of the recovery? What actions can be taken to help burn victims? How did Hathcock fare after his treatments?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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