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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. In the early years of the Vietnam War, what percent of fatalities were blacks?
(a) 11 percent.
(b) 45 percent.
(c) 23 percent.
(d) 33 percent.

2. Where did Charles's family settle down?
(a) West Virginia.
(b) Alabama.
(c) Florida.
(d) Tennessee.

3. How many months of training in Vietnamese language, customs, and history does Luther have before going to Vietnam?
(a) Two months.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Six months.
(d) Four months.

4. How old is Charles when he goes to Vietnam?
(a) 17.
(b) 21,
(c) 20.
(d) 18.

5. Whose name does Light Bulb look up first when he goes to the Vietnam Memorial?
(a) Michael Shea.
(b) James Plummer.
(c) LeRoy Tafoya.
(d) Robert Draper.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many more months did Light Bulb have to serve when he left Vietnam?

2. What nationality are many of the shop owners in the area around the hospital where Luther works?

3. What street is Richard, his mother, and his wife driving on when white guys cut in front of them and blow the horn?

4. Which was the last branch of the service to integrate?

5. What do the VC fire directly at the bunker where Luther and Gillis are during the hospital attack?

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