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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Herr finally take up a weapon?
(a) When a VC threatens him
(b) When another soldier makes him use a gun
(c) When he is dared to shoot a water buffalo
(d) During the Tet Offensive

3. Herr compares being in battle to what?
(a) The Alamo
(b) Riding a roller coaster
(c) Driving a racecar
(d) Running with the bulls

4. When did the First Indochina War end?
(a) 1945
(b) 1975
(c) 1970
(d) 1954

5. What are the four geographical areas of Vietnam?
(a) north, south, east, west
(b) delta, rivers, mountains, plains
(c) delta, flats, piedmont, highlands
(d) plains, piedmont, mountains, lowlands

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times does the young marine miss his transport?

2. When does the Tet Offensive begin?

3. When does the Dak To battle take place?

4. Where does Saigon look beautiful?

5. What is the young marine's laugh like when it does come out?

(see the answer key)

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