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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Downs do to pass the time?
(a) Watches TV.
(b) Plays with the local children.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Reads.

2. Who has control of the area?
(a) Downs' platoon.
(b) Vietcong.
(c) Vietnamese.
(d) ARNV.

3. What separates this area from the open ocean?
(a) Mountain.
(b) Cliff.
(c) Valley.
(d) Sandbar.

4. Where is the Tam Ky province located?
(a) North Vietnam.
(b) West Vietnam.
(c) East Vietnam.
(d) South Vietnam.

5. The troops move forward making their way through all but which of the following?
(a) Hedgerows.
(b) Jungle.
(c) Rivers.
(d) Villages.

6. How many Vietcong are captured during the ambush?
(a) 11.
(b) 18.
(c) 23.
(d) 14.

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

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

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

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

11. Downs begins to question the military's _____ in regards to fighting the enemy.
(a) Organization.
(b) Tactics.
(c) Common sense.
(d) Strategy.

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

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The bridge previously guarded by the men is located on which highway?

2. The platoon ends up in an area referred to as a _____ zone.

3. The _____ platoon of Alpha Company meets up with Downs' troops.

4. Aircraft from which group flies overhead during the battle?

5. Who issues a new plan to Downs via radio?

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