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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. The men are suddenly involved in a battle with how many Vietcong soldiers?
(a) 70.
(b) 60.
(c) 55.
(d) 40.

2. Downs decides to take the time off to fly to which location?
(a) Ha Nam.
(b) Pleiku.
(c) Duc Pho.
(d) Hai Phong.

3. What emergency procedure is performed to attempt to save the man's life?
(a) Heimlich maneuver.
(b) CPR.
(c) Mouth to mouth resuscitation.
(d) Tracheotomy.

4. How many men are injured by a land mine at this time?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

5. As they descend from the top of the mountain many men are attacked by which of the following:
(a) Leeches.
(b) Fire ants.
(c) Hornets.
(d) Wasps.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which officer commands a platoon along with Downs?

3. Where is the Tam Ky province located?

4. Downs begins to think about going to ____ school.

5. The bridge previously guarded by the men is located on which highway?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is the Tam Ky province? How is it similar to the old base camp outside Duc Pho?

2. The American soldiers stumble upon a Vietcong camp. Describe what happens next.

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

4. What are some of Downs' ongoing complaints regarding the ARVN?

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

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

7. Where are the American soldiers sent to next?

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

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

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

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