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

2. Who does Herr tour a palace with?
(a) Major Tonga
(b) Major Wong
(c) Captain Trong
(d) Major Trong

3. What does one veteran correspondent say is the most useful thing to know in Vietnam?
(a) To hit the floor quickly
(b) To learn how to fire a weapon properly
(c) To know where to get drugs
(d) To get home quickly

4. What do the troops find in the city of Hue?
(a) A large company of NVA troops
(b) Thousands of dead bodies
(c) A deserted city
(d) Fresh replacement troops from America

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Some soldiers feel they must stop the war or Communism will go where?

2. What does Herr say plays behind the young marine's eyes?

3. Why do military officials say Khe Sanh is different from Dien Bien Phu?

4. What is the trick to survival?

5. From where is the young marine departing?

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