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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 Breathing Out.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What geographical area is close to Khe Sanh and is dangerous even without the war?
(a) The lowlands
(b) The delta
(c) The plains
(d) The highlands

2. What does Herr say finally happened to the young marine?
(a) He is hospitalized on suicide watch
(b) He does not know if he got out or not
(c) He is killed in an ambush
(d) He leaves for home on his fourth attempt

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

4. When does the Tet Offensive begin?
(a) January 31, 1969
(b) January 30,1968
(c) July 4, 1965
(d) July 31, 1967

5. How many writers does Herr estimate are in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive?
(a) 6-7
(b) 600-700
(c) 60-70
(d) 100-200

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herr wear on his first day in Vietnam?

2. Where does Herr go following Khe Sanh?

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

4. Why does Seann Flynn not seem to fit in a combat zone?

5. What does Herr begin the chapter with?

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