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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 gets stuck in a rice paddy?
(a) Horse.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Tank.
(d) Jeep.

2. Which is not mentioned as being a part of the company at this point?
(a) Williams.
(b) Mann.
(c) Schaldenbrand.
(d) Sells.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the surname of the main character?

2. What type of grass covers most of the area?

3. Downs is concerned by the presence of which of the following?

4. Which adjective best describes the firepower of the Americans?

5. What type of plane is used to transport the new soldier?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the biggest problem with this plan?

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

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

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

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

6. What is Downs' rank? Where does Downs go on his first assignment?

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

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

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

10. Describe the people confronted in one of the villages. What happens to them?

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