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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) Two years
(b) A month
(c) Six months
(d) One year

2. Which president declares that Khe Sanh cannot fall to the NVA?
(a) JFK
(b) Adams
(c) Lyndon Johnson
(d) Nixon

3. How many times does the young marine miss his transport?
(a) 2
(b) 1
(c) 4
(d) 3

4. What type of transport is the young marine awaiting?
(a) Coast Guard
(b) Medevac
(c) C-123
(d) Green Berets

5. What is the term for the condition which affects many soldiers experiencing terrible events in war?
(a) Shell Shock
(b) Agoraphobia
(c) Veteran's disease
(d) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herr say plays behind the young marine's eyes?

2. When do NVA troops begin building up around the Khe Sanh base?

3. There are eight thousand American troops facing how many NVA troops?

4. What question does Prager ask the General?

5. With which newspaper is Peter Braestrup associated?

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