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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. Soldiers fight constantly to gain control of which of the following?
2. Downs is concerned by the presence of which of the following?
3. The unit is divided into how many parts?
4. Who is the enemy of American forces?
5. The soldiers must also erect which of the following:
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the issue with convoys traveling by the established road? What were the orders issued to the men?
2. 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?
3. What is the basic plan for battle for the First Platoon? Would the platoon have any back up?
4. Downs comes to what realization during this time?
5. Who gives Downs details about his destination? What does the man say?
6. What is the plan for the base camp once the soldiers arrive on site?
7. Describe the people confronted in one of the villages. What happens to them?
8. What is the biggest problem with this plan?
9. Describe the others at the camp, including Downs' meetings with other soldiers and superiors.
10. Discuss Downs' situation at the base camp. Where is it located? What is the name of the platoon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss in details Downs' experience in the Veterans Administration. How did Downs become involved with the VA? What type of work did Downs do? How long was Downs affiliated with the VA? What prompted Downs to take the promotion? What was the new job? What did it entail? How was the job directly related to Downs' own experience? Why did Downs travel back to Vietnam during this time? How did the trip affect Downs?
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the life of an American soldier with soldiers from at least two other countries, in addition to North and South Vietnam. Include the involvement of the ARVN in comparison to the regular Army troops. Which do you think made the biggest efforts? Which country was most instrumental in ending the war?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss in detail the involvement of the soldiers on Montezuma Mountain in Vietnam. Examine the location, its benefits and drawbacks. What was so important about that particular battalion at that particular location? What difference did it make to have the platoon at that location? How might things have changed after Downs' injury and eventual discharge?
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