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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 is another term for "secretive"?

2. Hathcock and Burke are careful to avoid what?

3. Who makes an error in a battle demonstration?

4. What skills does this old friend have?

5. What was the name of the North Vietnamese sniper?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Hathcock take the information given by the spy?

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

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

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

10. Examine the scene in which the farmer causes grief for the sniper 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

Write a short story or essay from the point of view of Hathcock as he reminisces about his championship shooting awards and accolades earned throughout his military career. How did Hathcock's views change over the years?

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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