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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who returns to help with the mission?
(a) Fouel.
(b) Jose.
(c) Mann.
(d) Sells.

2. How many men are in the platoon at this time?
(a) 25.
(b) 30.
(c) 20.
(d) 50.

3. The items are from which country?
(a) Britain.
(b) Russia.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) US.

4. Once he is in the village, Downs notices that the Vietnamese people there are poor and ____.
(a) Wretched.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Starving.
(d) Diseased.

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

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

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

8. Downs sees a large trailer that belongs to which person?
(a) Major.
(b) Chaplain.
(c) General.
(d) Colonel.

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

10. How many of the civilians get away?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

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

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

13. The bridge previously guarded by the men is located on which highway?
(a) Highway 6.
(b) Highway 3.
(c) Highway 1.
(d) Highway 9.

14. Who serves as the point man on the next patrol?
(a) Downs.
(b) Yoder.
(c) Muto.
(d) Mann.

15. Where do the people search for usable items?
(a) Dump.
(b) Soldiers' tents.
(c) Refuse pails.
(d) Surrounding fields.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the commander that replaced Schaldenbrand?

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

3. As they descend from the top of the mountain many men are attacked by which of the following:

4. Which of the soldiers becomes isolated from the rest of the platoon?

5. How is Downs spared from being caught and killed?

(see the answer keys)

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