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

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

3. For how many miles does the front at Dak To stretch?
(a) Three
(b) Twenty
(c) Ten
(d) Thirty

4. With which general do Herr and Prager meet?
(a) General Thompson
(b) General North
(c) General Eisenhower
(d) General Tompkins

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of transport is the young marine awaiting?

2. Why does the young marine not show any mirth in his smile?

3. Where does Herr find himself during a downpour?

4. Who set the booby trap on the latrine?

5. According to Herr, no parents want their son to return with this.

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