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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Part I Khe Sanh.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The brass declare what after the Tet Offensive?
(a) Defeat
(b) Retreat
(c) They are pulling out of the war
(d) Victory

3. How do soldiers ensure the enemy is dead?
(a) By dropping them from helicopters
(b) By shooting them an extra time
(c) Running them over with tanks
(d) Dragging them from jeeps

4. What does Herr say finally happened to the young marine?
(a) He does not know if he got out or not
(b) He is killed in an ambush
(c) He leaves for home on his fourth attempt
(d) He is hospitalized on suicide watch

5. In what city is Herr's apartment?
(a) Saigon
(b) Ho Chi Minh
(c) China Beach
(d) Tokyo

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the Dak To battle take place?

2. When does the Tet Offensive begin?

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

4. Herr compares being in battle to what?

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

(see the answer key)

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