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

2. Where is Mayhew's friend recovering before returning to Khe Sanh?
(a) Danang
(b) Saigon
(c) Hue
(d) China Beach

3. What two emotions does Herr feel looking at pictures of dead people?
(a) Shock and fascination
(b) Fascination and Horror
(c) Repulsion and fascination
(d) Shock and Repulsion

4. What question does Prager ask the General?
(a) How to win the war
(b) For extra troops at Khe Sanh
(c) What he would do if the NVA attack Khe Sanh and supporting bases at once
(d) If they can have steak for dinner

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets regular leave to China Beach?

2. With which magazine is Karsten Prager associated?

3. What event occurs at the same time as the Khe Sanh battle?

4. Reporters compare the Khe Sanh base to what other military conflict?

5. Who do Prager and Herr meet with?

(see the answer key)

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