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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Part IV Breathing In.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Herr say is the reason he came to Vietnam?
(a) To meet Seann Flynn
(b) To visit a foreign country
(c) To do his duty to his country
(d) To further his career

2. When does the Tet Offensive begin?
(a) July 31, 1967
(b) January 31, 1969
(c) July 4, 1965
(d) January 30,1968

3. Where is Herr working as a war correspondent?
(a) Germany
(b) Korea
(c) The Pentagon
(d) South Vietnam

4. Where do the American soldiers get marijuana?
(a) From their COs
(b) From Vietnamese soldiers
(c) In the mountains
(d) At the PX

5. When does Herr finally take up a weapon?
(a) During the Tet Offensive
(b) When a VC threatens him
(c) When he is dared to shoot a water buffalo
(d) When another soldier makes him use a gun

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one veteran correspondent say is the most useful thing to know in Vietnam?

2. Where does Saigon look beautiful?

3. How do soldiers ensure the enemy is dead?

4. Many soldiers carry what to keep them safe?

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

(see the answer key)

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