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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 NVA stand for?
(a) Nanking Vinh Army
(b) Northern Veterans Association
(c) North Vietnamese Army
(d) Northern Vietnam Airways

2. What phrase is used even though most soldiers don't mean it?
(a) Give them Heck
(b) Break a Leg
(c) Good Job
(d) Good Luck

3. What two kinds of drugs do the soldiers turn to?
(a) Cocaine and Dexedrine
(b) Dexedrine and Heroin
(c) Heroin and Meth
(d) Amphetamines and depressants

4. Where does Herr find himself during a downpour?
(a) China Beach
(b) An airfield in Kontum
(c) A bunker in the jungle
(d) A hotel in Saigon

5. Some soldiers feel they must stop the war or Communism will go where?
(a) The United States
(b) South America
(c) China
(d) The entire world

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Herr finally take up a weapon?

2. What do the soldiers trade for the marijuana?

3. Who is Seann Flynn's famous father?

4. What do men do to reduce glare?

5. In what city is Herr's apartment?

(see the answer key)

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