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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the NVA soldier confronted by the group?

2. What creature plagues Downs throughout the operation?

3. How many men are sent out in the first patrol?

4. The character is scheduled to fly into which country?

5. What type of company operates at the base?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the others at the camp, including Downs' meetings with other soldiers and superiors.

2. How does Downs deal with one of the soldiers that has proven to be lazy?

3. Downs comes to what realization during this time?

4. Explain Downs' first friendly encounter with the Vietnamese villagers.

5. Explain the arrival and presence of Fouel. What is the opinion of the Americans on the Cho-Hui?

6. What is the issue with convoys traveling by the established road? What were the orders issued to the men?

7. Discuss the transport of the battalion to the new base camp.

8. What is the basic plan for battle for the First Platoon? Would the platoon have any back up?

9. What happens shortly after the mine-sweeping crew is on the job?

10. What is the biggest problem with this plan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Closely examine the various types of weapons used and mentioned throughout the story. What types of weapons were most commonly used? Which were the most popular for snipers and scouts? For soldiers? For members of the infantry? Which weapons were found to be ineffectual? Which weapons might still be used today in a military operation? How do the weapons used in the military compare to those used by individuals?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss in detail the involvement of the soldiers on Montezuma Mountain in Vietnam. Examine the location, its benefits and drawbacks. What was so important about that particular battalion at that particular location? What difference did it make to have the platoon at that location? How might things have changed after Downs' injury and eventual discharge?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss in details Downs' experience in the Veterans Administration. How did Downs become involved with the VA? What type of work did Downs do? How long was Downs affiliated with the VA? What prompted Downs to take the promotion? What was the new job? What did it entail? How was the job directly related to Downs' own experience? Why did Downs travel back to Vietnam during this time? How did the trip affect Downs?

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