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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. Where is the man shot?

2. What nationality is the first person killed on this mission?

3. A random shot causes some people to hide behind what object?

4. Who makes an error in a battle demonstration?

5. Where is the sniper platoon relocated?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shocking news does Hathcock receive while stateside? What were the details of the news?

2. Examine the scene in which the farmer causes grief for the sniper platoon.

3. What happens while Hathcock is on restriction? What request is made by Hathcock?

4. How does Land react to Hathcock's actions?

5. What is happening with the Vietnam War as Hathcock finishes his tour of duty?

6. Describe the condition of Hill 55 and its men upon Hathcock's return.

7. What about the killing of the farmer denotes hesitancy on Hathcock's part?

8. What is the next assignment for Land's sniper platoon? Where is it located?

9. What speculation makes the secret operation even more interesting?

10. What incident causes Hathcock to get into hot water with his commander?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The Apache was a significant character in the book in regards to enemy activity. Describe in detail who the Apache was, who she worked for, her role in the war, how her work affected the enemy, and her eventual downfall.

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