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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Part V Khe Sanh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which newspaper is Peter Braestrup associated?
(a) Philadelphia Enquirer
(b) Washington Post
(c) Boston Globe
(d) New York Times

2. Why do military officials say Khe Sanh is different from Dien Bien Phu?
(a) The base sits on high ground
(b) There are more American troops than NVA
(c) The Americans are better prepared than the French
(d) The NVA will give up quickly

3. Reporters compare the Khe Sanh base to what other military conflict?
(a) Tokyo
(b) Saigon
(c) Ho Chi Minh
(d) Dien Bien Phu

4. The Marines feel one of them is worth how many regular soldiers?
(a) One
(b) Five
(c) Ten
(d) Two

5. Why do many soldiers miss details that could have kept them alive?
(a) Fatigue
(b) COs do not tell them
(c) They do not care to live
(d) Loss of Hearing

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which president declares that Khe Sanh cannot fall to the NVA?

3. Where does Herr find himself during a downpour?

4. How do soldiers ensure the enemy is dead?

5. What two emotions does Herr feel looking at pictures of dead people?

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