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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 of the following is not removed from the helicopter?
(a) Boxes of rations.
(b) Mortars.
(c) Wooden crates.
(d) Artillery.

2. Approximately how many men are taken to the new base?
(a) 375.
(b) 450.
(c) 550.
(d) 600.

3. Which word best describes the area in which Downs is stationed?
(a) Bustling.
(b) Pastural.
(c) War-torn.
(d) Ravaged.

4. What type of company operates at the base?
(a) Delta.
(b) Alpha.
(c) Beta.
(d) Omega.

5. It becomes clear that the infantry does not see eye to eye with the ______ operators.
(a) Helicopter.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Tank.
(d) Advancement.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Because the enemy knows the standard operation plan of the American troops, they often execute which technique to fight off the soldiers?

3. The platoons will be stationed approximately how many kilometers apart?

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

5. Which government office is held by one of the Vietnamese civilians?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the arrival and presence of Fouel. What is the opinion of the Americans on the Cho-Hui?

3. 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?

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

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

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

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

8. Downs comes to what realization during this time?

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

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

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