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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. Who issues the order to let the men go?
(a) Downs.
(b) Sells.
(c) Hunter.
(d) Rueto.

2. What is the name of the commander that replaced Schaldenbrand?
(a) Mallory.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Marley.
(d) Miles.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The men are attacked by an ambush shaped to resemble which letter?

2. If Downs had not escaped, he would have been hit with which of the following?

3. The men are suddenly involved in a battle with how many Vietcong soldiers?

4. Where is the Tam Ky province located?

5. What unfortunate incident happens to Downs when he must face an enemy.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss Downs' opinion of the base camp and area surrounding Pleiku.

4. Discuss at least one way in which the American soldiers can attack the Vietcong without being located.

5. How and why is Downs rewarded for his actions in the field?

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

7. Explain the near miss experienced by Lt. Downs in the middle of the jungle.

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

9. What happens to the wounded men? What can the soldiers do to save them?

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

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