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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what task force was Hackworth involved in 1963?
(a) Martha.
(b) Cassidy.
(c) Robert.
(d) Susie.

2. Who invited Hackworth to dinner and asked him to be his G-3?
(a) General Nighthawk.
(b) General Jefferson.
(c) General Tank.
(d) General Ewell.

3. Where did Hackworth tell his wife to go during the Cuban missile crisis?
(a) To a house near the sea.
(b) To Canada.
(c) To Mexico.
(d) To a cabin in the mountains.

4. Where did Hackworth spend time before going to Pleiko according to Chapter 20?
(a) Saipan.
(b) Saigon.
(c) Hong Kong.
(d) Japan.

5. How often were Commanding Officers rotated in Vietnam?
(a) Every 12 months.
(b) Every 5 months.
(c) Every 6 months.
(d) Every 3 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hackworth think of the Vietnam War after touring the country?

2. Why did Hackworth miss his graduation?

3. What resulted in many casualties during the first major engagement of Hackworth's unit?

4. What position did Hackworth accept when returning to Vietnam?

5. Why did Hackworth refuse to be evacuated to Japan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Hackworth hospitalized during the Battle of La Drang Valley?

2. Who was visiting Los Angeles, according to Chapter 13, and what happened during the visit?

3. What two events marked the needed tactical and psychological victory in Vietnam?

4. What did Hackworth say of his experience with the NVA troops?

5. What happened as Joel was born?

6. Who did Hackworth meet when he was on R&R?

7. What did Hackworth believe about politicians and generals, according to Chapter 19?

8. What did Hackworth believe prevented necessary changes in training policy?

9. What was Hackworth allowed after he recovered?

10. What did Hackworth formulate to achieve the same high body count as Hunt?

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