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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is the NVA soldier confronted by the group?
(a) 14.
(b) 11.
(c) 12.
(d) 16.

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

4. The platoons will be stationed approximately how many kilometers apart?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Choi-Hoi in this part of the story?

2. During which month is one of the vehicles in the convoy blown up?

3. What type of vehicle is blown up?

4. What is the nickname used for the local residents?

5. On what day is the first Vietcong soldier killed by a soldier?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the area around the base camp and how it is different than Downs expected.

2. Describe the people confronted in one of the villages. What happens to them?

3. How does Downs deal with one of the soldiers that has proven to be lazy?

4. Describe the scene when Lt. Frederick Downs arrives at the airfield for the first time.

5. Describe the others at the camp, including Downs' meetings with other soldiers and superiors.

6. Explain the arrival and presence of Fouel. What is the opinion of the Americans on the Cho-Hui?

7. What is the plan for the base camp once the soldiers arrive on site?

8. What is exposed by a random shot fired by Downs? What is the next step taken in the mission? What is discovered?

9. Discuss the transport of the battalion to the new base camp.

10. Where does Downs and his platoon spend the first two months in Vietnam?

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