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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Postscript: China Beach—Khe Sanh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Herr, no parents want their son to return with this.
(a) Depression
(b) Gonorrhea
(c) Shell shock
(d) Malaria

2. Where is Mayhew's friend recovering before returning to Khe Sanh?
(a) Danang
(b) China Beach
(c) Saigon
(d) Hue

3. What do officials do to make things seem better than they are?
(a) Tell lies in their reports
(b) Send gifts to the Marines
(c) Shorten tours of duty
(d) Give monthly R&R passes to soldiers

4. Many soldiers carry what to keep them safe?
(a) A knife in their boot
(b) A handgun
(c) Good luck charms
(d) An extra grenade

5. Who says he is now emperor?
(a) Ho Chi Minh
(b) Major Tra Wahn
(c) Major Trong
(d) Khe Sahn

Short Answer Questions

1. Who fires on the soldiers Herr travels with?

2. What is booby trapped with a grenade?

3. Reporters compare the Khe Sanh base to what other military conflict?

4. There are eight thousand American troops facing how many NVA troops?

5. What is an RPG?

(see the answer key)

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