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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 bridge previously guarded by the men is located on which highway?
(a) Highway 1.
(b) Highway 6.
(c) Highway 3.
(d) Highway 9.

2. One of the civilians is a teenager who is shot in the ____.
(a) Back.
(b) Leg.
(c) Shoulder.
(d) Head.

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

4. How many American soldiers are injured during this particular confrontation?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 8.
(d) 2.

5. Which officer commands a platoon along with Downs?
(a) Muto.
(b) Fouel.
(c) Sells.
(d) Schaldenbrand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not at least slightly injured in the blast?

2. What items are taken when the soldiers search the huts?

3. Two soldiers are hit by a land mine after walking through a _____.

4. A soldier goes into a bunker to find how many men?

5. What is the name of the commander that replaced Schaldenbrand?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the irony surrounding the major injuries sustained by Downs?

5. Where are the American soldiers sent to next?

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

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

8. Sells sends Downs and his men on a foot patrol. Where does Sells send the men? What change has there been in personnel?

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

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

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