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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 was reprimanded for _________________________.
(a) his drinking problem.
(b) selling drugs.
(c) his methods of sudden attack.
(d) consorting with the enemy.

2. What was the provisional capital of Vietnam near the Cambodian border?
(a) Loc Ninh.
(b) Soc Rang.
(c) Chau Doc.
(d) Tay Ninh.

3. After graduation Richard was prepared to go to ________________ to fight.
(a) Korea.
(b) Iraq.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Puerto Rico.

4. What did Richard eat through his nose at the ship's mess?
(a) Corn.
(b) Gravy.
(c) Peas.
(d) Hamburger.

5. How did Richard realize the jump was a training exercise?
(a) It is done in daylight.
(b) He has harmless ammunition.
(c) It is near Virginia.
(d) It is done with partners.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the officer who verbally attacked Richard after an air strike?

2. Richard graduated as a/an __________________ after officers' candidate school.

3. What rank did the man in #42 hold?

4. Richard and his unit are located in the ______________________.

5. What is the name of Richard's new unit in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Richard's mission on Ilo-Ilo Island.

3. Describe the intensity of Richard's mission.

4. What were some of the pranks Richard pulled during his basic training days?

5. Who was Chief Petty Officer Barrett and what influence did he have over Richard and his career choice?

6. What is UNODIR and how did Richard utilize it with his troops?

7. What was the mission for Richard and his men at Juliet Crossing?

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

9. Why did Richard and his family move to California in 1971?

10. Describe the mission of Richard's unit after he becomes angry about the clandestine coordination between ARVN-friendly troops and enemy VC.

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