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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 is the name of the warrior hero in "Mahabharata"?

2. During his military service, how many times did Marlantes see the First Marine break through the last defenses on an assault?

3. When was the "Mahabharata" first written down and preserved?

4. In 1968, after securing the top of a mountain for a new artillery firebase, how many men did Marlantes have in his rifle platoon?

5. In Chapter Four, how did Marlantes get to the bridge that his platoon was holding?

Short Essay Questions

1. What inattention to detail in 1968 made Marlantes feel guilty?

2. How was Marlantes' grandfather injured?

3. Why did Marlantes believe that warriors needed to be spiritual people?

4. Whose death did Marlantes particularly remember?

5. What type of power did a platoon commander have?

6. How were soldiers regarded by the American people during World War II?

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

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

9. Describe Zoomer's injuries.

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marlantes discussed two different categories of lying. The objective of this lesson is to discuss the two different categories of lies that Marlantes told.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In Chapter Four, Marlantes believed that war could be exhilarating. Discuss why war could be exhilarating and what Marlantes thought should be done about those feelings.

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