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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. Which word best describes the area in which Downs is stationed?

2. What creature plagues Downs throughout the operation?

3. Because the enemy knows the standard operation plan of the American troops, they often execute which technique to fight off the soldiers?

4. Approximately how many men are taken to the new base?

5. Vietnam used to be a _____ colony.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What type of personnel make up the platoon? What is the common bond between all of the men?

3. Who gives Downs details about his destination? What does the man say?

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

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

6. Describe the people confronted in one of the villages. What happens to them?

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

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

9. Downs comes to what realization during this time?

10. When is the platoon moved from the area? Where are they taken to set up a new base camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 detail the facts and statistics about the Vietnam War. Why was there a war? Was it technically defined as a war? Explain. What were the reasons behind the US military involvement in Vietnam? How many soldiers were sent over? How many casualties were there? When did the war begin and end? What was proven? Who won?

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