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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. What item gives the sniper away to Hathcock?

2. Hathcock goes on what kind of mission?

3. What nationality is the target?

4. A small snafu suggests what about Hathcock?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What speculation makes the secret operation even more interesting?

7. What is Hathcock's answer when an intelligence officer asks about his shooting accuracy?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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