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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Richard's men ran openly in the street instead of taking cover?
(a) Jonesboro.
(b) Risher.
(c) Hall.
(d) Morgan.

2. Why did Richard's platoon have to advance so slowly?
(a) They feared minefields.
(b) They were unsure of their location.
(c) It was so dark.
(d) They were carrying heavy weapons.

3. Who was the first man in Richard's platoon to be killed?
(a) Harris.
(b) Drew.
(c) Bancroft.
(d) Risher.

4. Richard and his men saw an enemy base in a _____________________.
(a) grass hut.
(b) house on stilts.
(c) concrete building.
(d) cave.

5. Richard and his unit are located in the ______________________.
(a) Duc Lap.
(b) An Khe.
(c) Mekong Delta.
(d) My Lai.

6. Where did Richard's family live in the U.S.?
(a) New York.
(b) San Diego.
(c) Portland.
(d) Virginia Beach.

7. Richard graduated as a/an __________________ after officers' candidate school.
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Civil Engineer.
(c) Ensign.
(d) Chaplain.

8. What was the U.S. nickname for Vietcong soldiers?
(a) Ricers.
(b) Paddy.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Eels.

9. Richard met girls from which local university?
(a) Duke.
(b) Rutgers.
(c) Stanford.
(d) Harvard.

10. Richard and his frogman friend became known as Mr. Geek and ___________________.
(a) Mr. Green.
(b) Mr. Mud.
(c) Mr. Toad.
(d) Mr. Ribbit.

11. Richard received career advice from Chief Petty Officer ________________.
(a) Miller.
(b) Bronson.
(c) Henson.
(d) Barrett.

12. What was the terrorist group that Richard's unit is supposed to destroy?
(a) The Ambushers.
(b) The Cannonades.
(c) The Macheteros.
(d) Al Qaida.

13. Some of Richard's fitness reports were outstanding but other reports complained of _____________________.
(a) his anger.
(b) his alcoholism.
(c) his aggression.
(d) his unreliability.

14. Who did Richard's unit rescue during the Tet Offensive?
(a) Three American nurses.
(b) School children.
(c) Two wounded Marines.
(d) Some nuns.

15. Richard decided to make his career in ___________________.
(a) the Navy.
(b) the Army.
(c) the Marines.
(d) the Air Force.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Richard's squad manage to avoid while leaving the island in Chapter 9?

2. Where did Richard take his son along with him?

3. Who were Richard's children?

4. Richard and his men went out on a PBR boat to ______________ Crossing where the Vietcong have been seen.

5. A soldier named Indian ____________ did reconnaissance on the training mission.

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