Roy Bratton's Story and Vietnam Experience

The transcript tells the story of Roy Bratton, a young man who was close to the speaker's family. Before deploying to Vietnam, Roy expressed a premonition that he would not return. Despite his fears, he bravely went to Vietnam and was killed in action. The speaker reflects on Roy's courage and hopes that people recognize the bravery of those who served in Vietnam.

Who was Roy Bratton in relation to the narrator?

• A neighbor

• A colleague

• A close friend

• A family member

What did Roy Bratton express to the narrator and his wife before deploying to Vietnam?

• Confidence in his return

• Doubt about his abilities

• A premonition of not returning

• Excitement about the mission

How did the narrator initially react to Roy's premonition?

• He agreed with Roy

• He ignored it completely

• He dismissed it as jitters

• He took it very seriously

What happened to Roy Bratton a few months after his deployment?

• He returned safely

• He was promoted

• He was killed in the target area

• He was injured but survived

How does the narrator describe Roy's actions despite his premonition?

• Indifferent

• Reckless

• Brave

• Cowardly

What could Roy have done to avoid going to Vietnam according to the narrator?

• Resigned from the military

• Grounded himself

• Taken a leave of absence

• Requested a transfer

What does the narrator hope people will recognize about those who served in Vietnam?

• Their strategic skills

• Their bravery

• Their leadership qualities

• Their technical expertise