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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard decided to make his career in ___________________.

2. What was Richard called in an article in Male magazine?

3. Richard was promoted to what rank in Chapter 10?

4. Where did Richard's family move when his father lost his job?

5. Who picked up Richard and much of the platoon in a Jeep during the fighting in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How was Richard's platoon able to capture live Vietcong prisoners?

4. Describe Richard's UDT (Underwater Demolition Team) training.

5. How did Richard earn the nickname Demo Dick?

6. What was Richard's childhood like?

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

8. Describe Richard's initial experience in Vietnam as he trained his men.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of men in the mid 20th century when Richard and his colleagues were coming of age. What precedents did they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions did they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century men do not?

Essay Topic 2

The story in ROGUE WARRIOR is essentially told via a flashback. What is a flashback? Why would an author choose to utilize a flashback in his work? Are there benefits to utilizing flashbacks when creating a literary work? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Ambition takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of Richard's ambitions? Was he consumed with winning and getting ahead? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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