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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. ARVN is an acronym for ____________________________.

2. What is the name of Richard's new unit in Chapter 11?

3. Why did Richard's platoon have to advance so slowly?

4. Who was the first man in Richard's platoon to be killed?

5. What beverage did the colonel not want the men to drink on the plane?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Richard learn from the VC when his squad was transferred for longer patrols and ambushes?

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the intensity of Richard's mission.

7. What is UNODIR and how did Richard utilize it with his troops?

8. 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.

9. Describe Richard's parachute training at Ft. Benning, Georgia.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it ROGUE WARRIOR? What was he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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