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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. Because the enemy knows the standard operation plan of the American troops, they often execute which technique to fight off the soldiers?
(a) Night attack.
(b) Soldiers dressed as villagers.
(c) They lie in wait.
(d) Ambush.

2. The soldiers are often greeted by which of the following?
(a) Villagers.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Children.

3. Which word means to avoid duty by feigning illness or injury?
(a) Malingering.
(b) Sidling.
(c) Infiltrating.
(d) Loafing.

4. What type of grass covers most of the area?
(a) Tiger.
(b) Blue.
(c) Fire.
(d) Elephant.

5. An old woman searches the camp and finds which of the following?
(a) Grenades.
(b) Food.
(c) Photographs.
(d) Maps.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hits are made by Downs?

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

3. How many men are sent out in the first patrol?

4. It becomes clear that the infantry does not see eye to eye with the ______ operators.

5. Up to this point Downs and his men had spent how many months at the first camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the biggest problem with this plan?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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