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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. In what year does the story begin?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1968.

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

3. Downs shoots what type of animal?
(a) Dog.
(b) Cat.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Cow.

4. What brand of motorcycles are used by the South Vietnamese police?
(a) Honda.
(b) Triumph.
(c) Harley.
(d) BMW.

5. How many Americans are there at the time?
(a) 11.
(b) 4.
(c) 7.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the NVA soldier confronted by the group?

2. What is the name of the next location?

3. What is the name of the watchman on the night patrol?

4. Where is the headquarters for this particular base?

5. What type of plane is used to transport the new soldier?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Downs' first mission and the sights he witnesses.

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

3. Discuss Downs' situation at the base camp. Where is it located? What is the name of the platoon?

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

5. Who gives Downs details about his destination? What does the man say?

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

7. What difficulty do the soldiers have when it comes to landing the helicopter? What is the solution to the problem?

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

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

10. What happens shortly after the mine-sweeping crew is on the job?

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