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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. Where did Richard take his son along with him?
(a) The auto mechanic's shop.
(b) On SEAL training sessions.
(c) The golf course.
(d) The lumber yard.

2. Who is the officer who befriends Richard in UDT training?
(a) James Hall.
(b) Carl Puthoff.
(c) David Trimble.
(d) Ken MacDonald.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was there tension among the men as they waited to be picked up after the mission?

2. Who was the first man in Richard's platoon to be killed?

3. How many men were in the SEAL Unit Six that Richard leads?

4. Richard decided to make his career in ___________________.

5. Richard received career advice from Chief Petty Officer ________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Richard's childhood like?

3. What happened to Risher during the VC Tet offensive and why was Richard angry at him?

4. How did Richard earn the nickname Demo Dick?

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

6. What was Richard's unit able to accomplish during the VC Tet offensive with Westy's help?

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

8. 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.

9. What did Richard learn from the VC when his squad was transferred for longer patrols and ambushes?

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

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