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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. Where did Richard's family live in the U.S.?

2. PBR is an acronym for ______________________ unit.

3. Who is the officer who befriends Richard in UDT training?

4. Richard decided to make his career in ___________________.

5. Which of Richard's men fired a huge anti-tank weapon at enemy troops in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How did Richard earn the nickname Demo Dick?

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

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

8. What was Richard's childhood like?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

ROGUE WARRIOR is a classic autobiography. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

Personal identity is an important theme in this book. Who were some of the people who had the strongest personalities? What were their personal codes? How did Richard measure up to these people? What was Richard's personal code? Or did he not have one? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting and time period for Richard's childhood What was America like during this time period? What was the American middle-class lifestyle like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Richard, his family and friends?

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