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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. Adam Henry commandeered a ______________ boat.
2. What was the provisional capital of Vietnam near the Cambodian border?
3. Who was one of Richard's men who did not drink alcohol but got crazy at bars?
4. What did the men do after their intense SEAL training?
5. Which of Richard's men ran openly in the street instead of taking cover?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the intensity of Richard's mission.
2. Why did Richard and his family move to California in 1971?
3. 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.
4. What is the training mission Richard and his men are undertaking?
5. What is Richard Marcinko doing as the book begins?
6. What were some of the pranks Richard pulled during his basic training days?
7. What was Chau Doc and which military and CIA personnel did Richard's men encounter there?
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. Who was Chief Petty Officer Barrett and what influence did he have over Richard and his career choice?
10. What happened to Risher during the VC Tet offensive and why was Richard angry at him?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Aggression seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of fear? Why does it have such a prevalent place in Beth's life? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.
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