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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. Besides moving, what else do the Vietcong do to stay out of harm's way?

2. How long is the camp moved?

3. What do Rowe's captors tell the villagers?

4. He waits for a rescue attempt but decides it is not going to come, so what does he do?

5. One older woman questions Rowe's captors. What does she ask?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Rowe rescued?

2. What does Rowe do on September 14? What does he expect from this?

3. According to the VC, what must Rowe do to be released? Does he do this?

4. Describe Rowe's escape attempt.

5. What happens when Rowe arrives at the hospital?

6. What does Rowe learn about the rest of his stay at the camp?

7. What happens to Jim?

8. What happens when Rowe is given nets and set lines for fishing and begins catching more than he can eat most days?

9. What gives Rowe the strength to resist the VC demands?

10. Why does Rowe decide to try another escape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rowe and others are taken as POWs.

Part 1) Describe the events leading to their capture. Describe their capture. How are they treated? Are you surprised by this? Why or why not?

Part 2) Why are the men treated this way by the Vietcong? How does this affect the men?

Part 3) How might this time as a POW affect Rowe and the other men throughout the rest of their lives? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

The men are given a Christmas celebration.

Part 1) Describe this celebration. Why are they given this celebration? Do the Vietcong truly care about them and want to give them something to celebrate? Why or why not?

Part 2) What happens after they celebrate? Why does this happen? Should this celebration have taken place? Why or why not?

Part 3) How might this celebration, as well as the overall treatment of the POWs, be connected to the Geneva Convention?

Essay Topic 3

Several escape attempts are made by the men.

Part 1) Describe these attempts. Are they successful? Why or why not? What do these attempts say about the POWs?

Part 2) How are they treated in these ways? Are you surprised by any of these consequences? Why or why not?

Part 3) How do the men use psychological warfare in some of these attempts? How do they benefit from this?

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