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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 one soldier do when he sees Herr's bloody nose?
(a) Rushes him to Medevac
(b) Gives him a medal
(c) Laughs
(d) Takes his gun away

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

3. What does Herr call a company of soldiers returning from battle?
(a) Baby killers
(b) Vietnams heroes
(c) A colony of stroke victims
(d) Far from heroic

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

5. Many soldiers carry what to keep them safe?
(a) A handgun
(b) A knife in their boot
(c) Good luck charms
(d) An extra grenade

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the soldiers trade for the marijuana?

2. Why do many soldiers miss details that could have kept them alive?

3. What two emotions does Herr feel looking at pictures of dead people?

4. For how many miles does the front at Dak To stretch?

5. Herr compares being in battle to what?

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