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

2. What is the man's temporary rank?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Captain.
(d) Corporal.

3. Who is the enemy of American forces?
(a) Vietcong.
(b) ARVA.
(c) Mongols.
(d) Korean soldiers.

4. During which month is one of the vehicles in the convoy blown up?
(a) October.
(b) November.
(c) September.
(d) December.

5. The patrol goes into an area covered mostly by _____.
(a) Rice paddies.
(b) Jungle.
(c) Underbrush.
(d) Vietcong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is not mentioned as being a part of the company at this point?

2. Which of the following gets stuck in a rice paddy?

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

4. The first base was set up in what type of area?

5. In what year does the story begin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Downs' rank? Where does Downs go on his first assignment?

3. What is the basic plan for battle for the First Platoon? Would the platoon have any back up?

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

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

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

7. Describe the scene that takes place on the bridge. Who is involved?

8. What is the issue with convoys traveling by the established road? What were the orders issued to the men?

9. What type of personnel make up the platoon? What is the common bond between all of the men?

10. Describe the scene that takes place on November 13th. What types of weapons are involved in the conflict? What type of shelter is available for the soldiers?

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