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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. Despite the rugged terrain, the officers manage to _____ the injured men.
2. This section begins with which company engaging in a fierce battle?
3. How many Vietcong are captured during the ambush?
4. Which of the following is not at least slightly injured in the blast?
5. Who issues a new plan to Downs via radio?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Downs win the battle with the NVA soldier?
2. Where are the American soldiers sent to next?
3. Discuss Downs' state of mind at this stage of the war. What objections does Downs have about the way the mission is being operated?
4. Discuss at least one way in which the American soldiers can attack the Vietcong without being located.
5. Explain the near miss experienced by Lt. Downs in the middle of the jungle.
6. What are some of Downs' ongoing complaints regarding the ARVN?
7. 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?
8. How is the platoon separated? Who are the leaders? What happens shortly after the separation? What is Downs' reaction to the conflict?
9. Where is the Tam Ky province? How is it similar to the old base camp outside Duc Pho?
10. Sells sends Downs and his men on a foot patrol. Where does Sells send the men? What change has there been in personnel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What do you think about Downs' opinion on why he might have been injured? Do you think the injuries had anything to do with the stealing of the Buddha statues? Explain. Do you believe that there is punishment for acts of violence? If so, how would the punishment be decided and meted out? Explain. If given the opportunity to live it over again, do you think Downs would have made the same choices? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Interview someone who served in Vietnam and write a 1000 word essay on the experience and how it affected the soldier's life. Be sure to include any traumatic events, real or imagined as well as post traumatic stress, involvement with the VA, and life before and after the war.
Essay Topic 3
Write a short story from a point of view similar to Downs' while using a modern setting. How does your story differ? Why did you choose that particular setting? What about your story was similar to Downs' tale? What was the part that provided the most contrast? Explain.
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