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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Postscript: China Beach—Khe Sanh.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What phrase is used even though most soldiers don't mean it?
(a) Break a Leg
(b) Good Job
(c) Give them Heck
(d) Good Luck

3. What do men do to reduce glare?
(a) Wear sunglasses
(b) Wear baseball caps under their helmets
(c) Use umbrellas
(d) Paint their faces

4. How many times does the young marine miss his transport?
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 3
(d) 1

5. Who fights with the Montagnards against the NVA?
(a) The South Vietnamese
(b) The Americans
(c) Vietnamese civilians
(d) The French

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is the enemy most effective?

3. Where is Day Tripper and Mayhew's bunker located?

4. What does Herr say finally happened to the young marine?

5. When does Herr finally take up a weapon?

(see the answer key)

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