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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. Which emotion best describes the attitude of the patrol despite their recent successes?
(a) Exhausted.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Vengeful.
(d) Angry.

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

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

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

5. How many hits are made by Downs?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The animal had been accidentally setting off ____ which could have been very dangerous to the soldiers.

3. What is the name of the officer that made the kill?

4. Which is not among the people centered in the camp to respond to enemy attacks?

5. Which of the following is not typically used to fight in this particular instance?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

8. When is the platoon moved from the area? Where are they taken to set up a new base camp?

9. Discuss the scene in which the platoon goes out into the rice paddies. Who do the soldiers see? What mishap occurs?

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

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