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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. Who was the CIA intelligence chief near Chau Doc?

2. In which branch of the military did Richard enlist?

3. What did Richard eat through his nose at the ship's mess?

4. Richard refused to go with Henry and went home with his crew in a ________________ boat.

5. After graduation Richard was prepared to go to ________________ to fight.

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Richard's childhood like?

2. What challenges did Richard face when returning to Virginia Beach and a new staff position?

3. What did Richard learn from the VC when his squad was transferred for longer patrols and ambushes?

4. What is Richard's strategy for the training mission to rescue hostages?

5. Describe Richard's mission on Ilo-Ilo Island.

6. What is Richard Marcinko doing as the book begins?

7. Describe Richard's UDT (Underwater Demolition Team) training.

8. Why did Richard and his family move to California in 1971?

9. What is the training mission Richard and his men are undertaking?

10. Describe Richard's parachute training at Ft. Benning, Georgia.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Richard used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of struggling with personal identity was an important one in this book. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 3

ROGUE WARRIOR is a classic autobiography. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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