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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Chapters 18 & 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does General Meyer respond to Beckwith's request in Chapter 18?
(a) He is confused by the request.
(b) He gives him a lecture.
(c) He gives him a warning.
(d) He is angered by the request.

2. According to the colonel, what part of the plan has a tactical problem?
(a) Using aircraft support during the evacuation, but not the escape.
(b) Using aircraft support during the escape and the evacuation.
(c) Not using aircraft support for the evacuation or the escape.
(d) Using aircraft support during the escape, but not the evacuation.

3. What is Beckwith's concern in Chapter 18?
(a) Selling the idea to the Pentagon.
(b) Selling the idea to Congress.
(c) Selling the idea to the President.
(d) Selling the idea to the House of Representatives.

4. How long is Beckwith separated from his family throughout Delta Force?
(a) A year at a time.
(b) Two years at a time.
(c) Months to over a year at a time.
(d) Only months at a time.

5. What part of the American military is Delta Force considered in the beginning of Chapter 16?
(a) Navy.
(b) Special Forces.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Marines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Beckwith use at the end of Chapter 12 to describe Delta Force?

2. How is the military training of indigenous people described in Chapter 16?

3. What is Beckwith asked to provide in Chapter 17?

4. What does Beckwith accomplish by taking a Vietnamese officer to dinner?

5. What does Carter admit about the plan?

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