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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The soldiers are often greeted by which of the following?
(a) Children.
(b) Villagers.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Dogs.

2. Because the enemy knows the standard operation plan of the American troops, they often execute which technique to fight off the soldiers?
(a) Night attack.
(b) Ambush.
(c) They lie in wait.
(d) Soldiers dressed as villagers.

3. Men must do extra work to create which of the following:
(a) Water supply system.
(b) Command post.
(c) Mess hall.
(d) Medical facility.

4. What is the name of the officer that made the kill?
(a) Mann.
(b) Sells.
(c) Downs.
(d) Muto.

5. What is the name of the watchman on the night patrol?
(a) Jose.
(b) Juan.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Joseph.

6. What is the man's military rank?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Colonel.
(d) General.

7. Which of the following is not typically used to fight in this particular instance?
(a) Aircraft bombers.
(b) Infantry on horseback.
(c) Helicopter gunships.
(d) Foot soldiers.

8. Which of the following is not removed from the helicopter?
(a) Mortars.
(b) Wooden crates.
(c) Boxes of rations.
(d) Artillery.

9. How many helicopters does it take to transport the soldiers?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

10. Up to this point Downs and his men had spent how many months at the first camp?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 4 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 1 month.

11. The men find which type of land mine in the area?
(a) Specialized.
(b) Claymore.
(c) Bouncing Better.
(d) American.

12. What is the definition of "dink?"
(a) Hairy creature.
(b) Unclean man.
(c) Foul pig.
(d) Wretched farmer.

13. Which government office is held by one of the Vietnamese civilians?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) Sheriff.
(c) Judge.
(d) County Clerk.

14. What type of plane is used to transport the new soldier?
(a) B-12.
(b) 747.
(c) A-14.
(d) C-130.

15. The base for the division is based in which town/city?
(a) Pleiku.
(b) Duc Pho.
(c) Ho Chi Minh.
(d) Danang.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes the area in which Downs is stationed?

2. The first base was set up in what type of area?

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

4. Which adjective best describes the firepower of the Americans?

5. In what year does the story begin?

(see the answer keys)

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