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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Back to the Bridges, p. 187- 205, Dec 10th to Dec. 30th.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many American soldiers are injured during this particular confrontation?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 8.

2. Which adjective best describes the firepower of the Americans?
(a) Superior.
(b) Extravagant.
(c) Mediocre.
(d) Sparse.

3. Downs' platoon is split into how many parts?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

4. Because Downs managed to capture _____ in the jungle he is given time off from the war.
(a) A village.
(b) Mortars.
(c) Vietcong.
(d) A suicide bomber.

5. On what date does the platoon return to the bridge?
(a) December 25th.
(b) December 22nd.
(c) December 23rd.
(d) December 21st.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is one of the commanders at the company?

2. Which officer commands a platoon along with Downs?

3. Downs wants to leave the area but is ordered to stay by _______.

4. The platoon finds ___ Vietcong have been blown up along the roadside.

5. How many men will be put into a platoon during the fighting formation?

(see the answer key)

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