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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Part II Colleagues.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Herr smoke before sleeping that causes him to have strange dreams?
(a) Cocaine
(b) Marijuana
(c) Heroin
(d) A Vietnamese Cigar

2. Where does the Cav build a sprawling base?
(a) West of Hue
(b) South of Hanoi
(c) North of Khe Sanh
(d) North of Saigon

3. How do soldiers ensure the enemy is dead?
(a) By dropping them from helicopters
(b) Running them over with tanks
(c) Dragging them from jeeps
(d) By shooting them an extra time

4. What does Page represent to the Marines?
(a) A good friend
(b) A true soldier
(c) A drain on their resources
(d) The real enemy

5. What is the unspoken fear Herr does not mention?
(a) That the NVA will overrun Khe Sanh like Langvei
(b) That Americans will run out of ammunition
(c) That the NVA have more unknown weapons
(d) That he will not get out of Khe Sanh alive

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What rock and roll artist does one soldier play during a firefight?

3. Why do military officials say Khe Sanh is different from Dien Bien Phu?

4. What is the nickname Dink short for?

5. What is China Beach?

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