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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. How long does it take for Herr to hear all the variations of war stories?
(a) Six months
(b) A month
(c) One year
(d) Two years

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

4. According to Herr, how do the higher levels of the military behave?
(a) They are congenial but evasive
(b) They lie to make things appear better than they are
(c) They refuse to communicate with the press
(d) They tell the truth as painful as it may be

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Many soldiers carry what to keep them safe?

2. What phrase is used even though most soldiers don't mean it?

3. How does Herr get a bloody nose?

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

5. Herr compares being in battle to what?

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