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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 Breathing Out.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the names the military gives to the geographical areas of Vietnam?
(a) I Corps, II Corps, III Corps, IV Corps
(b) DMZ, Eye Corps, Mountains, Delta
(c) I Corps, DMZ, Cam Ranh Bay, Saigon
(d) Saigon, China Beach, Khe Sanh, Ho Chi Minh

2. Who is the reporter who earns respect by taking point during patrols?
(a) Herr
(b) Dana Stone
(c) Page
(d) Flynn

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

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

5. President Johnson's comment about Khe Sanh is considered what?
(a) A political move
(b) Propaganda
(c) An excuse for the Americans defeat
(d) An encouragement to the troops

Short Answer Questions

1. What does one soldier do when he sees Herr's bloody nose?

2. What does one correspondent ride through the middle of a battle?

3. Who recognizes Herr at China Beach?

4. Herr compares being in battle to what?

5. Why does the young marine not show any mirth in his smile?

(see the answer key)

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