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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. This section begins with which company engaging in a fierce battle?
(a) Beta.
(b) Alpha.
(c) Dragon.
(d) Delta.

2. The area is now abandoned but had once been a thriving area for which type of product?
(a) Dairy cows.
(b) Goats milk.
(c) Soybeans.
(d) Rice.

3. How many Vietcong were shot and killed by soldiers in the helicopter?
(a) 4.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

4. Despite the rugged terrain, the officers manage to _____ the injured men.
(a) Treat.
(b) Rescue.
(c) Evacuate.
(d) Obliterate.

5. What unfortunate incident happens to Downs when he must face an enemy.
(a) His gun jams.
(b) He trips.
(c) He runs out of ammunition.
(d) He is attacked from behind.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Vietcong are captured during the ambush?

2. Who returns to help with the mission?

3. As they descend from the top of the mountain many men are attacked by which of the following:

4. Back at the camp Sells orders Downs to hike _____ kilometers south of the bridge.

5. What word is best used to describe the Army people encountered by Downs at the mess hall?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the trip to the area around the Tam Ky province. What is the general atmosphere of the area.

2. Who arrives to assist the soldiers? What happens during the operation?

3. Explain what the author means by the genocidal aspect of the war. How does Downs justify this behavior?

4. What incident takes place involving the seven civilians? What is the attitude of the soldiers on both sides?

5. How does Downs win the battle with the NVA soldier?

6. What happens to a soldier from the Alpha Company's 3-6 platoon?

7. Why is Downs angry when Sells releases the two men hiding in the bunker?

8. Explain the scene in which the Alpha Company engages in a large scale battle.

9. How is the platoon separated? Who are the leaders? What happens shortly after the separation? What is Downs' reaction to the conflict?

10. What is the plan issued to Downs by Captain Sells?

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