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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 refused to go with Henry and went home with his crew in a ________________ boat.

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

3. Richard and his men took off in a plane in ________________________.

4. Richard met girls from which local university?

5. What is UNODIR?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Richard Marcinko doing as the book begins?

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

4. What was Richard's childhood like?

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

6. Describe the mission of Richard's unit after he becomes angry about the clandestine coordination between ARVN-friendly troops and enemy VC.

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

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

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

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

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

Readers may find Richard's use of humor a bit surprising due to Richard's imposing physical demeanor. Describe Richard's sense of humor and then cite at least two examples of humor used in the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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