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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through HM2 Luther C. Benton III; Specialist 5 Emmanuel J. Holloman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Richard stay at his church his first night home?
(a) From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
(b) From 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
(c) From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
(d) From 7:00 to 11:30 p.m.

2. During what time of day is Luther's hospital in attacked?
(a) 2:00 a.m.
(b) Midnight.
(c) 6:00 a.m.
(d) 3:00 a.m.

3. When is the last time Emmanuel hears from his Vietnamese wife?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1982.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1976.

4. When did Richard graduate from high school?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1965.

5. What do Malik and his regiment use to burn down huts?
(a) Matches and dry brush.
(b) Grenades.
(c) Zippos.
(d) Torches.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Light Bulb arrives in the area near the Ia Drang Valley, how long had a man been standing on a mine?

2. How old is Charles when he goes to Vietnam?

3. Who was president when Wallace Terry was asked to cover a story on the role of the black soldier in the Vietnam War?

4. When Light Bulb and his unit are trying to extricate a helicopter that had been shot down, what do they keep hearing in the night?

5. What was the unemployment rate of black veterans?

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