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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the headquarters for this particular base?
(a) Duc Pho.
(b) Danang.
(c) Pleiku.
(d) Montezuma.

2. The first base was set up in what type of area?
(a) Jungle.
(b) Suburban.
(c) Desert.
(d) Coastal.

3. What brand of motorcycles are used by the South Vietnamese police?
(a) Triumph.
(b) Honda.
(c) BMW.
(d) Harley.

4. Which word best describes the area in which Downs is stationed?
(a) War-torn.
(b) Bustling.
(c) Pastural.
(d) Ravaged.

5. Downs shoots what type of animal?
(a) Cat.
(b) Cow.
(c) Dog.
(d) Sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the officer that made the kill?

2. What is the name of the radio officer?

3. What is the nickname used for the local residents?

4. Which government office is held by one of the Vietnamese civilians?

5. What is another name used for the Army of South Vietnam?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the transport of the battalion to the new base camp.

2. Describe the people confronted in one of the villages. What happens to them?

3. Who gives Downs details about his destination? What does the man say?

4. Explain Downs' first friendly encounter with the Vietnamese villagers.

5. Discuss Downs' first mission and the sights he witnesses.

6. When is the platoon moved from the area? Where are they taken to set up a new base camp?

7. Describe the others at the camp, including Downs' meetings with other soldiers and superiors.

8. Downs comes to what realization during this time?

9. Discuss Downs' situation at the base camp. Where is it located? What is the name of the platoon?

10. Describe the scene that takes place on November 13th. What types of weapons are involved in the conflict? What type of shelter is available for the soldiers?

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