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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Alamo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the UH-60A Black Hawk enter service with the Army?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1979.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1983.

2. What is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays?
(a) Microwaves.
(b) Gamma rays.
(c) Ultraviolet light.
(d) Infrared light.

3. How many Delta snipers were on board the Super Six Two in "Overrun"?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

4. Despite the large number of casualties and the heavy fire, the Humvee convoy was ordered to do what in "Black Hawk Down"?
(a) Return to base.
(b) Continue to the first crash site.
(c) Not return fire.
(d) Stand their ground.

5. What refers to a confused hand-to-hand fight or struggle among several people?
(a) Jubilee.
(b) Construance.
(c) Melee.
(d) War.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Somali National Alliance formed?

2. Who wanted to place a big gun in the street, but Steele refused to allow any more of his Rangers to go out into the darkness in "The Alamo"?

3. Alphabet was hit by an unexploded RPG which lodged itself where in "Black Hawk Down"?

4. What is the Battle of Mogadishu referred to often as in popular culture?

5. Who was the co-pilot of Super Six One?

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