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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. What type of transport is the young marine awaiting?
(a) C-123
(b) Medevac
(c) Green Berets
(d) Coast Guard

2. What does Herr say plays behind the young marine's eyes?
(a) The horror of seeing his buddies killed
(b) The children playing near land mines
(c) The endless marches through jungles
(d) The My Lai massacre

3. Why does the young marine not show any mirth in his smile?
(a) He murdered a Vietnamese woman
(b) He was blinded by a grenade
(c) He was a POW
(d) He saw half his company killed

4. The VC conserves what?
(a) Food
(b) Weapon stores
(c) Ammunition
(d) Troops

5. Who do some American soldiers fight for?
(a) The Japanese
(b) The French
(c) The Chinese
(d) The VC

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens on the day the young marine is supposed to leave?

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

3. What is the most popular strategy for ending the war according to the soldiers?

4. What do most of the soldiers try to avoid in one way or another?

5. When is Herr in Vietnam?

(see the answer key)

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