View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hathcock and Burke are careful to avoid what?

2. Where does Hathcock get shot?

3. Which battalion accompanies the platoon?

4. What year was it when Hathcock returned home?

5. What does SWAG stand for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the next assignment for Land's sniper platoon? Where is it located?

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

7. Describe the scene in which Hathcock makes a legendary shot.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 813 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample