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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. Who issues a new plan to Downs via radio?
2. Aircraft from which group flies overhead during the battle?
3. Which of the soldiers becomes isolated from the rest of the platoon?
4. The troops are flown farther north near what large body of water?
5. The bridge previously guarded by the men is located on which highway?
Short Essay Questions
1. The American soldiers stumble upon a Vietcong camp. Describe what happens next.
2. Explain the near miss experienced by Lt. Downs in the middle of the jungle.
3. What incident takes place involving the seven civilians? What is the attitude of the soldiers on both sides?
4. How and why is Downs rewarded for his actions in the field?
5. What happens to the wounded men? What can the soldiers do to save them?
6. The day after the conflict, there is another ambush. Who is ambushed? The recent events cause the men to have what realization? What is the reaction of the soldiers?
7. What is the irony surrounding the major injuries sustained by Downs?
8. Explain the scene in which the Alpha Company engages in a large scale battle.
9. How is the platoon separated? Who are the leaders? What happens shortly after the separation? What is Downs' reaction to the conflict?
10. Discuss Downs' opinion of the base camp and area surrounding Pleiku.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a short story or essay from the point of view of Downs as he reminisces about his championship shooting awards and accolades earned throughout his military career. How did Downs' views change over the years?
Essay Topic 2
Examine the extensive type of treatment that Downs had to receive as a result of the gunshot wound and eventual amputation. What kind of preliminary treatment did Downs receive? What is the biggest danger to a soldier immediately following an encounter with a land mine? What is the worst part of the recovery? What actions can be taken to help amputees? How did Downs fare after his treatments?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the life of an American soldier with soldiers from at least two other countries, in addition to North and South Vietnam. Include the involvement of the ARVN in comparison to the regular Army troops. Which do you think made the biggest efforts? Which country was most instrumental in ending the war?
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