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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. What does Herr say plays behind the young marine's eyes?
(a) The My Lai massacre
(b) The endless marches through jungles
(c) The horror of seeing his buddies killed
(d) The children playing near land mines

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

3. What is the General's response?
(a) He wants the NVA to attack Khe Sanh
(b) He is pulling American troops out of Khe Sanh
(c) He doubts the NVA can make such a manuver
(d) He is calling in more troops

4. What jungle disease takes down many strong men?
(a) West Nile
(b) Pneumonia
(c) Anthrax
(d) Malaria

5. How does Herr get a bloody nose?
(a) He is kicked in the nose by another soldier
(b) He runs into a tree
(c) He is hit by mortar fire
(d) He is punched by Flynn

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Herr find himself during a downpour?

2. What is the most popular strategy for ending the war according to the soldiers?

3. What does Herr say is the reason he came to Vietnam?

4. What is the young marine's laugh like when it does come out?

5. What does one soldier do when he sees Herr's bloody nose?

(see the answer key)

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