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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 shipped out to ___________________ in Chapter 10.

2. PBR is an acronym for ______________________ unit.

3. After graduation Richard was prepared to go to ________________ to fight.

4. In what year did Richard enlist in the military?

5. What did the men do after their intense SEAL training?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the intensity of Richard's mission.

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

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.

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