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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) Dairy farms.
(b) Japanese forces.
(c) Booby traps.
(d) Villages.

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

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

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

5. What is the name of the acting commander at the camp?
(a) Rueto.
(b) Downs.
(c) Schaldenbrand.
(d) Mann.

6. In what year does the story begin?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1969.

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

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

9. Soldiers fight constantly to gain control of which of the following?
(a) Communications tower.
(b) Road.
(c) Bridge.
(d) Village center.

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

11. Vietnam used to be a _____ colony.
(a) German.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Japanese.
(d) French.

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

13. Which man stops to give advice to Downs about the condition of the jungle?
(a) Williams.
(b) Mann.
(c) Rueto.
(d) Fouel.

14. What is the code number used to identify Downs?
(a) 4-2.
(b) 2-7.
(c) 3-9.
(d) 1-6.

15. Which emotion best describes the attitude of the patrol despite their recent successes?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Angry.
(c) Vengeful.
(d) Frustrated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not typically used to fight in this particular instance?

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

3. An old woman searches the camp and finds which of the following?

4. What is the name of the next location?

5. How many Americans are there at the time?

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