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

2. Where does Saigon look beautiful?
(a) In the bars
(b) In the streets
(c) In the gardens
(d) From the air

3. Why do many soldiers miss details that could have kept them alive?
(a) They do not care to live
(b) COs do not tell them
(c) Loss of Hearing
(d) Fatigue

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do men do to reduce glare?

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

3. Where does Herr find himself during a downpour?

4. What two kinds of drugs do the soldiers turn to?

5. Where is Herr working as a war correspondent?

(see the answer key)

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