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

2. Men must do extra work to create which of the following:
(a) Command post.
(b) Mess hall.
(c) Water supply system.
(d) Medical facility.

3. How many helicopters does it take to transport the soldiers?
(a) 10.
(b) 15.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

4. Downs is concerned by the presence of which of the following?
(a) Commanding officers.
(b) Lack of bathroom facilities.
(c) Excessive weaponry.
(d) Land mines.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The platoon finds ___ Vietcong have been blown up along the roadside.

3. People attempting to cross the bridge are stopped by a _____.

4. Where is the headquarters for this particular base?

5. Who is the enemy of American forces?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens shortly after the mine-sweeping crew is on the job?

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

3. What is the biggest problem with this plan?

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

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

6. Downs comes to what realization during this time?

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

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

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

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