Bloods: An Oral History of the Vietnam War by Black Veterans Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Introduction; Private First Class Reginald Edwards; Specialist 5 Harold Bryant

1. By 1969, what new type of black soldier appeared in Vietnam?

2. Why does Malik go into the service?

3. Why does Malik have to spend seven days in the brig?

4. How do forty men in Bravo Company get killed by friendly fire?

5. How does Light Bulb lose a stripe and get a fine?

6. Why isn't Light Bulb's father pleased when he enlists?

7. How does Light Bulb...
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