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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. Much of Chau Doc was overrun by _______________________.
(a) the 25th Infantry Division.
(b) the 3rd Marine Amphibious Force.
(c) the Chinese Nung forces.
(d) the VC Tet offensive.

2. Richard was assigned a staff position at which naval base?
(a) San Diego Naval Base.
(b) Portland Naval Base.
(c) Little Creek Naval Base.
(d) Roanoke Naval Base.

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

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

5. In what year did Richard enlist in the military?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1972.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard refused to go with Henry and went home with his crew in a ________________ boat.

2. What beverage did the colonel not want the men to drink on the plane?

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

4. Richard and his frogman friend became known as Mr. Geek and ___________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was Richard's philosophy on sudden attacks?

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

5. Describe the intensity of Richard's mission.

6. How did Richard earn the nickname Demo Dick?

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

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

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

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

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