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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. What is the definition of "dink?"
(a) Wretched farmer.
(b) Unclean man.
(c) Foul pig.
(d) Hairy creature.

2. The patrol goes into an area covered mostly by _____.
(a) Rice paddies.
(b) Underbrush.
(c) Vietcong.
(d) Jungle.

3. Which is not mentioned as being a part of the company at this point?
(a) Schaldenbrand.
(b) Williams.
(c) Mann.
(d) Sells.

4. How many helicopters does it take to transport the soldiers?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

5. Which one of the soldiers has to be reprimanded for unprofessional behavior?
(a) Medic.
(b) RTO.
(c) Commander.
(d) Lieutenant.

Short Answer Questions

1. The soldiers are often greeted by which of the following?

2. The platoon finds ___ Vietcong have been blown up along the roadside.

3. What is the surname of the main character?

4. Men must do extra work to create which of the following:

5. How do the soldiers get from the helicopters to the ground?

Short Essay Questions

1. Downs comes to what realization during this time?

2. What is the issue with convoys traveling by the established road? What were the orders issued to the men?

3. Explain the arrival and presence of Fouel. What is the opinion of the Americans on the Cho-Hui?

4. Where does Downs and his platoon spend the first two months in Vietnam?

5. What is the basic plan for battle for the First Platoon? Would the platoon have any back up?

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

7. What is the biggest problem with this plan?

8. What is the plan for the base camp once the soldiers arrive on site?

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

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

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