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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. One day the villagers called out to Marcus excitedly because they had seen what, in Chapter 11?

2. In Chapter 10, Marcus drank by pouring drink into his mouth rather than sipping from it so he wouldn't get what?

3. With his last words, Axe asked Marcus to do what?

4. Who used his mobile phone to try and reach help in Chapter 8?

5. How many cracked vertebrae did Marcus have after the battle in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways did the villagers show generosity in protecting Marcus in Chapter 11? How did he attempt to repay them?

2. What happened after Marcus fell down the mountainside in Chapter 7? How was he reunited with his team?

3. How does the author describe Danny's death in Chapter 8?

4. How did Marcus and his men encounter goatherds in Chapter 7? What ethical dilemma did the team face?

5. What plan did Marcus and the villagers develop in order to reach the military base in Chapter 10? What was Marcus treated with for pain?

6. How was Danny rescued by the team in Chapter 7? What injuries had he sustained?

7. How does the author describe the atmosphere at Marcus's parents home in Chapter 10?

8. Where did Marcus and his team members head after landing in Chapter 7?

9. What led up to Marcus discovering water in Chapter 9?

10. What happened after Marcus and his team released the goatherds in Chapter 7? What led to gunfire erupting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Marcus's family ranch in Texas. How did Marcus's father relate to his sons? What did Marcus learn about finance through the oil industry? Where was Marcus's twin brother when he was deployed to Afghanistan? How close was he with his brother?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Marcus's ambition and determination in the narrative. Where did Marcus find strength during his harrowing training? How did this training effectively prepare him for the battlefield? What changes did Marcus undergo during training?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the actions of the crew aboard the MH-47 and the shooting down of the aircraft in Chapter 8. What weaponry was used in this endeavor? How many men were killed in the helicopter crash? Who were they?

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