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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Part I Colleagues.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Marines find in the hills once occupied by the NVA?
(a) That the NVA had mass weapon caches in the hills
(b) That the NVA are still hiding in spider holes
(c) That they left in a hurry leaving their packs behind
(d) That the NVA were not as numerous as believed

2. How does Herr get a bloody nose?
(a) He is kicked in the nose by another soldier
(b) He runs into a tree
(c) He is punched by Flynn
(d) He is hit by mortar fire

3. When does Operation Pegasus begin?
(a) January 1
(b) March 31
(c) August 1
(d) April 1

4. Where is Day Tripper and Mayhew's bunker located?
(a) In the back of the base
(b) Near the perimeter
(c) Between Khe Sanh and Langvei
(d) The stay in a Temple

5. Herr compares some of the reporters to what other profession?
(a) accountants
(b) secretaries
(c) police officers
(d) movie stars

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herr say finally happened to the young marine?

2. In what city is Herr's apartment?

3. What does Herr call a company of soldiers returning from battle?

4. What is the name of the 26th Marines company?

5. When did the First Indochina War end?

(see the answer key)

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