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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 part of the body is the sniper shot?

2. What type of vehicle is spotted by Hathcock?

3. Hathcock reportedly shoots the enemy penetrating what piece of equipment?

4. Where is Hathcock shot the second time?

5. What orders did Hathcock have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is happening with the Vietnam War as Hathcock finishes his tour of duty?

2. How does Hathcock flush out the female spy conversing with enemy snipers?

3. What is the next piece of news Hathcock receives? What is his reaction? What is his wife's reaction?

4. How is the platoon viewed by others? What is a common duty for the platoon?

5. How did Hathcock and Burke become involved in a separate mission? What were the details?

6. What happens at the end of Land's tour that gets him into trouble with his commanding officer?

7. How does Hathcock handle the situation with the new platoon?

8. Describe the condition of Hill 55 and its men upon Hathcock's return.

9. Who steps forward to help Hathcock in this new venture?

10. What is Hathcock's life like after he returned home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine carefully the story of the enemy sniper shot through the eye. Discuss the various arguments stating that the shot made by Hathcock could not have been possible considering the location, trajectory, etc. Also examine how a forensic scientist would be able to determine if Hathcock's shot actually penetrated the scope and the eye of the enemy sniper. How could it be proven? What tests would be required? How accurate would the results be? How would Hathcock's legendary image change if the kill was proven false?

Essay Topic 2

In addition to physical damage and recovery, many soldiers face temporary or permanent psychological damage. Discuss this fact as it applies to the book. Who may have suffered from psychological damage? How did Hathcock deal with his psychological issues first when he returned stateside and attempted to become a civilian to each incident when he was injured? How did Hathcock handle it when he was discharged from the military?

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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