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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. When do NVA troops begin building up around the Khe Sanh base?
(a) 1965
(b) 1962
(c) 1967
(d) 1966

2. From where is the young marine departing?
(a) Saigon
(b) My Lai
(c) Khe Sanh
(d) Hanoi

3. Who is defeated during the battle of Dien Bien Phu?
(a) The Chinese
(b) The Americans
(c) The French
(d) The Vietnamese

4. President Johnson's comment about Khe Sanh is considered what?
(a) An encouragement to the troops
(b) A political move
(c) Propaganda
(d) An excuse for the Americans defeat

5. When does the Dak To battle take place?
(a) December 1954
(b) April 1971
(c) November 1967
(d) March 1967

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Herr, how do the higher levels of the military behave?

2. Who is the correspondent Herr travels with across the DMZ?

3. What question does Prager ask the General?

4. With which newspaper is Peter Braestrup associated?

5. What is another term for shell shock?

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