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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. How many writers does Herr estimate are in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive?
(a) 100-200
(b) 6-7
(c) 60-70
(d) 600-700

2. Where does Herr find himself during a downpour?
(a) China Beach
(b) An airfield in Kontum
(c) A hotel in Saigon
(d) A bunker in the jungle

3. What do officials do to make things seem better than they are?
(a) Shorten tours of duty
(b) Tell lies in their reports
(c) Give monthly R&R passes to soldiers
(d) Send gifts to the Marines

4. What jungle disease takes down many strong men?
(a) Anthrax
(b) Malaria
(c) West Nile
(d) Pneumonia

5. What type of people are the Montagnards?
(a) Reclusive and primitive
(b) South Vietnamese guerillas
(c) City dwellers
(d) NVA outcasts

Short Answer Questions

1. What event occurs at the same time as the Khe Sanh battle?

2. What are the four geographical areas of Vietnam?

3. What sights upset Day Tripper?

4. What does Herr wear on his first day in Vietnam?

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

(see the answer key)

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