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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the remaining Vietcong flee, the Americans discover two _____ concealed in a bunker.
(a) Crates of weapons.
(b) Topographical maps.
(c) Mortars.
(d) Prisoners.

2. Who issues a new plan to Downs via radio?
(a) Sells.
(b) Rueto.
(c) Schaldenbrand.
(d) Delta-Six.

3. The troops are flown farther north near what large body of water?
(a) South China Sea.
(b) Red River Delta.
(c) Mekong River.
(d) Gulf of Tonkin.

4. One of the civilians is a teenager who is shot in the ____.
(a) Back.
(b) Head.
(c) Shoulder.
(d) Leg.

5. What unfortunate incident happens to Downs when he must face an enemy.
(a) He is attacked from behind.
(b) He runs out of ammunition.
(c) He trips.
(d) His gun jams.

6. How many men are injured by a land mine at this time?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

7. Downs accidentally steps on what type of a trap?
(a) Vine.
(b) Booby.
(c) Snare.
(d) Tiger.

8. As they descend from the top of the mountain many men are attacked by which of the following:
(a) Leeches.
(b) Wasps.
(c) Fire ants.
(d) Hornets.

9. The soldier manages to dive behind a ____ to keep from being shot.
(a) Tree.
(b) Overturned Jeep.
(c) Bunker.
(d) Hootch.

10. The platoon ends up in an area referred to as a _____ zone.
(a) Killing.
(b) No fly.
(c) Fire-free.
(d) Friendly fire.

11. The men fire upon a dark figure that turns out to be an old woman. Where is the woman shot?
(a) Stomach.
(b) Jaw.
(c) Back.
(d) Foot.

12. The platoon decides to stop by two _____.
(a) Rice paddies.
(b) Tree stumps.
(c) Wrecked Jeeps.
(d) Streams.

13. Two soldiers are hit by a land mine after walking through a _____.
(a) Gully.
(b) Hedgerow.
(c) Rice paddy.
(d) Village hut.

14. The _____ platoon of Alpha Company meets up with Downs' troops.
(a) 3rd.
(b) 4th.
(c) 1st.
(d) 2nd.

15. Which of the following is not at least slightly injured in the blast?
(a) Downs.
(b) Bell.
(c) Hunter.
(d) Sells.

Short Answer Questions

1. The troops move forward making their way through all but which of the following?

2. How many American soldiers are injured during this particular confrontation?

3. The next morning ___ civilians are ordered to surrender.

4. Downs begins to think about going to ____ school.

5. Who issues the order to let the men go?

(see the answer keys)

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