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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By chance the soldiers learn that there are numerous _____ in the area.
(a) Villages.
(b) Booby traps.
(c) Dairy farms.
(d) Japanese forces.

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

3. Which word best describes the area in which Downs is stationed?
(a) Ravaged.
(b) Pastural.
(c) Bustling.
(d) War-torn.

4. What is the surname of the main character?
(a) Fouel.
(b) Downs.
(c) Sells.
(d) Mann.

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

6. It becomes clear that the infantry does not see eye to eye with the ______ operators.
(a) Weapons.
(b) Helicopter.
(c) Tank.
(d) Advancement.

7. What is the rank of the officer Downs refers to as being "nasty?"
(a) Captain.
(b) Private.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) Major.

8. What is the name of the next location?
(a) Ho Chi Minh.
(b) Duc Pho.
(c) Pleiku.
(d) Danang.

9. Which is not mentioned as being a part of the company at this point?
(a) Mann.
(b) Williams.
(c) Schaldenbrand.
(d) Sells.

10. What is another name used for the Army of South Vietnam?
(a) ADP.
(b) AHCM.
(c) ASV.
(d) ARVN.

11. Which one of the soldiers has to be reprimanded for unprofessional behavior?
(a) Commander.
(b) RTO.
(c) Medic.
(d) Lieutenant.

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

13. The platoon finds ___ Vietcong have been blown up along the roadside.
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

14. Which of the following is one of the commanders at the company?
(a) Alpha 3.
(b) Dragon Six.
(c) Delta Nine.
(d) Beta 4.

15. What is the nickname used for the local residents?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Parasites.
(c) Hinks.
(d) Gooks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of company operates at the base?

2. What is the man's temporary rank?

3. What brand of motorcycles are used by the South Vietnamese police?

4. The officer is assigned to which division?

5. The platoons will be stationed approximately how many kilometers apart?

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