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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. Which is one of the character's nicknames?

2. In what year is the scene set?

3. The first scene opens with the character using what kind of weapon?

4. What area do the Americans cover that the Vietcong does not?

5. Which is not among Hathcock's preferred weapons?

Short Essay Questions

1. Hathcock reminisces about his meeting with whom? How did the men meet?

2. Later that same day, Hathcock makes the longest confirmed shot of his career. What was the distance and the wound inflicted?

3. In the second scene, Hathcock supports a larger operation. Who is involved in the operation? What formation is used?

4. What details are given about the platoon's commanders?

5. Describe the first scene in which Hathcock appears with a gun. When did the scene take place?

6. Explain the purpose for the school and Land's involvement in it.

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

8. Describe the first group of sniper instructors organized by Land.

9. Describe the formation and weapons used by the teams.

10. Describe Hathcock's views as he looks back on his childhood and plans on becoming a Marine.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In addition to physical damage and recovery, many soldiers face temporary or permanent psychological damage. Discuss this fact as it applies to the book. Who may have suffered from psychological damage? How did Hathcock deal with his psychological issues first when he returned stateside and attempted to become a civilian to each incident when he was injured? How did Hathcock handle it when he was discharged from the military?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Hathcock's reasons for keeping his military life separate from Jo. What was the purpose? Was Jo more angry or afraid for her husband? What was Jo's initial reaction to the newspaper story? How would you have felt in the same situation? How did Hathcock's return to Vietnam affect the Hathcocks' marriage?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the extensive type of treatment that Hathcock had to receive as a result of the full thickness burns. What is meant by "full thickness?" In degrees, how severe were the burns? How much of Hathcock's body was burned? What kind of treatments is given to burn victims? What is the biggest danger to burn victims immediately following the accident? What is the worst part of the recovery? What actions can be taken to help burn victims? How did Hathcock fare after his treatments?

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