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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 definition of "dink?"
(a) Wretched farmer.
(b) Hairy creature.
(c) Foul pig.
(d) Unclean man.

2. What is a Choi-Hoi?
(a) Translator.
(b) Turncoat.
(c) Messenger.
(d) Pilot.

3. What is the nickname used for the local residents?
(a) Gooks.
(b) Parasites.
(c) Hinks.
(d) Dogs.

4. What is the name of the watchman on the night patrol?
(a) Jose.
(b) Juan.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Joseph.

5. How many days go by before Downs is sent to the next location?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 7.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. The land mine is rigged to release what debilitating item?

2. The soldiers are often greeted by which of the following?

3. During the patrol how many Vietcong are confronted in the region?

4. What is another name used for the Army of South Vietnam?

5. How many men will be put into a platoon during the fighting formation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Explain Downs' first friendly encounter with the Vietnamese villagers.

7. What is the biggest problem with this plan?

8. How do the soldiers in the battalion refer to the Vietnamese and the Vietcong?

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

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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