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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 approximate age is the man in the bunker?
(a) 30.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 50.
2. As they descend from the top of the mountain many men are attacked by which of the following:
(a) Wasps.
(b) Hornets.
(c) Leeches.
(d) Fire ants.
3. Downs accidentally steps on what type of a trap?
(a) Vine.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Snare.
(d) Booby.
4. How many Vietcong are captured during the ambush?
(a) 18.
(b) 23.
(c) 14.
(d) 11.
5. What items are taken when the soldiers search the huts?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Uniforms.
(c) Statues.
(d) Photographs.
Short Answer Questions
1. What separates this area from the open ocean?
2. Who issues the order to let the men go?
3. This section begins with which company engaging in a fierce battle?
4. The _____ platoon of Alpha Company meets up with Downs' troops.
5. The platoon ends up in an area referred to as a _____ zone.
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain what the author means by the genocidal aspect of the war. How does Downs justify this behavior?
2. Discuss Downs' opinion of the base camp and area surrounding Pleiku.
3. Sells sends Downs and his men on a foot patrol. Where does Sells send the men? What change has there been in personnel?
4. How is the platoon separated? Who are the leaders? What happens shortly after the separation? What is Downs' reaction to the conflict?
5. What happens to the wounded men? What can the soldiers do to save them?
6. Explain the trip to the area around the Tam Ky province. What is the general atmosphere of the area.
7. Discuss at least one way in which the American soldiers can attack the Vietcong without being located.
8. Explain Downs' escape and the attack on the other men.
9. Discuss Downs' state of mind at this stage of the war. What objections does Downs have about the way the mission is being operated?
10. Explain the near miss experienced by Lt. Downs in the middle of the jungle.
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