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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What evaporated on the Super Six Four, causing the helicopter to lean forward in "Black Hawk Down"?
(a) The underside.
(b) The windshield.
(c) The engine.
(d) The tail rotor.

2. Who and his men took up a position on a small tin porch-like structure not far from the crash site in "The Alamo"?
(a) Sergeant First Class Randy Shughart.
(b) Master Sergeant Scott Fales.
(c) Major Rob Marsh.
(d) First Lieutenant Larry Perino.

3. What refers to the coordinated military actions of a state in response to a developing situation?
(a) Military operation.
(b) Teamwork.
(c) Army mission.
(d) Millitary conflict.

4. What crew member of Super Six One had a gunshot to the abdomen and there was little anyone could do for him?
(a) Sergeant Ed Yurek.
(b) Technical Sergeant Tim Wilkinson.
(c) Private Richard Kowalewski.
(d) Staff Sergeant Daniel Busch.

5. What refers to a group of people, as a clique, set, society, or party, especially as united by some common trait, characteristic, or interest?
(a) Pod.
(b) Clan.
(c) Gang.
(d) Flock.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mogadishu is located in what coastal region on the Indian Ocean?

2. Why was "Alphabet" given that nickname by his peers?

3. Despite the large number of casualties and the heavy fire, the Humvee convoy was ordered to do what in "Black Hawk Down"?

4. 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"?

5. What is a military vehicle that combines the features of a jeep with those of a light truck?

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