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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. Where was Hackworth during the battle of la Drang Valley?

2. Who lived in a plush villa and acted like a war lord?

3. Where was Hackworth assigned after his tour in Vietnam?

4. What was the name of the air hostess Hackworth met in Australia?

5. When did the NVA leave the engagement area?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who invited Hackworth to dinner according to Chapter 20?

2. What was Hackworth allowed after he recovered?

3. What was the first thing Hackworth learned about Vietnam?

4. When did the Screaming Eagles 1st Brigade arrive in Vietnam according to Chapter 14 and who greeted them?

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

6. What job did Hackworth want at the beginning of Chapter 16 and what was his assignment?

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

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

9. What did the men under Hackworth's command do at first?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the history of enlistment in the United States military and determine whether Hackworth's case of underage enlistment was common.

Essay Topic 2

Compare the tactical victory of the Tet Offensive with the psychological victory of Vietcong.

Essay Topic 3

Examine why the Army rotated commanding officers and how it impacted troops and efficiency among the commanding officers.

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