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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. How many enemies were there?

2. What is the name of the next, larger operation?

3. Where is Hathcock shot the second time?

4. Hathcock gets permission to do what?

5. What job is held by the second man killed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Land react to Hathcock's actions?

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

3. What incident causes Hathcock to get into hot water with his commander?

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

5. What about the killing of the farmer denotes hesitancy on Hathcock's part?

6. What information was gained from the enemy spy? Who is in the most danger?

7. What is unusual about the information regarding the farmer? Why is it unusual?

8. What shocking news does Hathcock receive while stateside? What were the details of the news?

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

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

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

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 3

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?

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