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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. How far away was the jungle from the second attack?

2. What part of the enemy's body is shattered?

3. How many people try to confront the sniper?

4. What was the nickname of the enemy sniper?

5. What was the longest confirmed shot of the character's career?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene in which Hathcock encounters the presence of a young boy. What unusual occurrence took place? What was the result?

2. Who was Hathcock's partner when he accompanied the long range patrol? Where was the operation?

3. How long is the enemy held captive? What do Hathcock and Burke do during that time?

4. Why is Land upset by the position of the sniper teams? What happens?

5. Explain what happened after the crowd realizes Hathcock and Burke are firing on them.

6. Describe Hathcock's actions and how he won the championship.

7. Describe Hathcock's appearance. What was different from other soldiers?

8. What incident leaves Hathcock worried about his home life and future?

9. Why was the character so famous? What made him important enough to be the topic of a biography?

10. Describe the location where the groups were positioned. Why was that particular area chosen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hathcock never had any deep desire to become involved with politics or other global issues. Examine why Hathcock became a Marine. Did others in the platoon have the same view? What was Land's view of the military and why he joined? Do you think Hathcock's views changed as he spent such a large amount of time fighting in Vietnam? How do you think Hathcock viewed the military and the government involvement in Vietnam after he was discharged and again after the war was over?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the personal and professional lives of Land and Hathcock. Which was more experienced? Which had sharper skills? What was the personal relationship between the two men? How did others view the men as commanding officers and experts?

Essay Topic 3

The author details the height of the Vietnam War as Hathcock returns home. Discuss the statistics mentioned in the book. Explore the accuracy of the details. What other details should have been included? Which details may have been more pertinent? What else should have been said about the end of the war? How did the end of the war affect the hundreds of thousands of military personnel and their families? Were there any other wars in recent history that equaled the one in Vietnam?

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