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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 government office is held by one of the Vietnamese civilians?
(a) County Clerk.
(b) Magistrate.
(c) Judge.
(d) Sheriff.

2. The officer is assigned to which division?
(a) 1st.
(b) 3rd.
(c) 2nd.
(d) 4th.

3. How many men are sent out in the first patrol?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 20.

4. Which adjective best describes the firepower of the Americans?
(a) Superior.
(b) Sparse.
(c) Mediocre.
(d) Extravagant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the acting commander at the camp?

2. Where is the headquarters for this particular base?

3. What creature plagues Downs throughout the operation?

4. The soldiers must also erect which of the following:

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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