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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Richard's squad had 18 confirmed ____________ near the end of his tour of duty in Chapter 9.
(a) enlistments.
(b) kills.
(c) captures.
(d) AWOLs.

2. Richard's new unit is which platoon?
(a) 3.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 1.

3. How many men were in the SEAL Unit Six that Richard leads?
(a) 34.
(b) 56.
(c) 12.
(d) 28.

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

5. Why was there tension among the men as they waited to be picked up after the mission?
(a) The rain is unrelenting.
(b) Most of the men are seriously wounded.
(c) They are targets for the enemy.
(d) The helicopters are really late.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard and his squad received intelligence about ______________________ 40 miles down the river.

2. Richard decided to make his career in ___________________.

3. Vieques Island is near ___________________.

4. In what state was Richard Marcinko born?

5. Which of Richard's men fired a huge anti-tank weapon at enemy troops in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Richard's strategy for the training mission to rescue hostages?

2. Why was Richard pleased with being sent to a location along the Bassac River?

3. Describe the intensity of Richard's mission.

4. Describe the situation when Richard and his men are sent back to Juliet Crossing a second time and why Richard's dislike of Adam Henry exacerbated the situation.

5. What challenges did Richard face when returning to Virginia Beach and a new staff position?

6. How did Richard realize that he wanted a Navy career and how does he get started in spite of elements working against him?

7. Describe Richard's parachute training at Ft. Benning, Georgia.

8. What is Richard Marcinko doing as the book begins?

9. Why was Richard angry when he returned to the U.S. in spite of his promotion?

10. What was Richard's plan after graduating from officer candidate school in 1965?

(see the answer keys)

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