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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. This section begins with which company engaging in a fierce battle?
2. The platoon ends up in an area referred to as a _____ zone.
3. Who wants to execute the men in the bunker?
4. Downs' platoon is split into how many parts?
5. The items are from which country?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where are the American soldiers sent to next?
2. Discuss at least one way in which the American soldiers can attack the Vietcong without being located.
3. Explain the scene in which the Alpha Company engages in a large scale battle.
4. Explain the trip to the area around the Tam Ky province. What is the general atmosphere of the area.
5. How does Downs win the battle with the NVA soldier?
6. What are some of Downs' ongoing complaints regarding the ARVN?
7. Explain the near miss experienced by Lt. Downs in the middle of the jungle.
8. 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?
9. Explain Downs' escape and the attack on the other men.
10. Why is Downs angry when Sells releases the two men hiding in the bunker?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Downs was among a long line of other soldiers wounded in the line of duty. Examine and discuss various types of wounds that are mentioned in the book. How were the majority of the wounds inflicted? What is the standard treatment of a non-serious wound? What is the standard treatment for a potentially fatal wound? Who attends to the soldiers when they are wounded? How common is it for doctors to be present and to take care of the wounds? When doctors are not around, who performs the work?
Essay Topic 3
Downs is disgusted by the behavior of the ARVN soldiers. Explain why Downs was so angry. Was that kind of behavior common for a trained and experienced soldier? Explain. Do you think Downs was truly concerned about the ARVN hurting his platoon? What might have happened if a soldier had been hit by the shots fired over the heads of the platoon members on patrol? Do you think the shooting would have been covered up or would the ARVN soldier be exposed? What might happen to the soldier if caught?
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