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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. What human form did the god in "Mahabharata" take?

2. How long did this recurring nightmare haunt Marlantes?

3. What type of plane did Marlantes' friend, who was an ex-Navy pilot, fly as a civilian?

4. What is the name of the warrior hero in "Mahabharata"?

5. What rank did Marlantes hold after Vietnam?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Marlantes say that war is the antithesis of a fundamental rule of moral conduct?

2. How was Marlantes' grandfather injured?

3. In 1968 when Marlantes was in charge of an undermanned platoon, how did he and his men guide a helicopter team in to rescue the wounded?

4. What did Marlantes lose after Vietnam and why?

5. How did Marlantes try to deal with the darkness and dark deeds that he carried inside after Vietnam?

6. Describe Zoomer's injuries.

7. What did Marlantes believe happened to warriors who were not adequately prepared to take life away from others?

8. Describe the team that Marlantes took when he went to access the position of his platoon that was holding a bridge.

9. When was the first time that Marlantes felt any emotion about having killed?

10. What did Marlantes say about his spiritual condition in 1968?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter Four, Marlantes discussed the pride that could come from having superior weapons technology. Discuss weapons technology and the psychological implications of having the best weapons.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter Eight, Marlantes discussed heroism. Discuss heroes and heroism

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter Four, Marlantes shared the struggle he had reconciling the fact that he was a good person, yet he had hurt people. Discuss how Marlantes dealt with this split in himself.

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