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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. A random shot causes some people to hide behind what object?

2. When Hathcock returns to Vietnam where is he stationed?

3. What adjective best describes the target?

4. Who delivered the news?

5. What is the special mission of the enemy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hathcock and Burke are shocked by the presence of the young troop of NVA soldiers. Explain the scenario and why the men thought it might be a trap. What was the most surprising thing about the confrontation? Who showed the strongest military prowess? How might the situation have turned out differently? What could the NVA have done to reduce or eliminate casualties?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the extensive type of treatment that Hathcock had to receive as a result of the full thickness burns. What is meant by "full thickness?" In degrees, how severe were the burns? How much of Hathcock's body was burned? What kind of treatments is given to burn victims? What is the biggest danger to burn victims immediately following the accident? What is the worst part of the recovery? What actions can be taken to help burn victims? How did Hathcock fare after his treatments?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the personal and professional lives of Land and Hathcock. Which was more experienced? Which had sharper skills? What was the personal relationship between the two men? How did others view the men as commanding officers and experts?

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