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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. Which battalion accompanies the platoon?

2. Where is the man shot?

3. Who makes an error in a battle demonstration?

4. Hathcock and others face enemies at what location?

5. How long is Hathcock's recovery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Examine the scene in which the farmer causes grief for the sniper platoon.

6. What happens while Hathcock is on restriction? What request is made by Hathcock?

7. What incident takes place while Land and Reinke are on patrol?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss in detail the facts and statistics about the Vietnam War. Why was there a war? Was it technically defined as a war? Explain. What were the reasons behind the US military involvement in Vietnam? How many soldiers were sent over? How many casualties were there? When did the war begin and end? What was proven? Who won?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss in detail the involvement of the Marines on Hill 55 in Vietnam. Examine the location, its benefits and drawbacks. What was so important about that particular battalion at that particular location? What difference did it make to have the Marines at that location? How might things have changed after Hathcock's injury and eventual discharge?

Essay Topic 3

Closely examine the various types of weapons used and mentioned throughout the story. What types of weapons were most commonly used? Which were the most popular for snipers and scouts? For soldiers? For members of the infantry? Which weapons were found to be ineffectual? Which weapons might still be used today in a military operation? How do the weapons used in the military compare to those used by individuals?

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