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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Some soldiers feel they must stop the war or Communism will go where?
(a) South America
(b) The United States
(c) The entire world
(d) China

2. Who is defeated during the battle of Dien Bien Phu?
(a) The Chinese
(b) The French
(c) The Vietnamese
(d) The Americans

3. Why do military officials say Khe Sanh is different from Dien Bien Phu?
(a) There are more American troops than NVA
(b) The NVA will give up quickly
(c) The Americans are better prepared than the French
(d) The base sits on high ground

4. What is a LRRP?
(a) Last Roving Reporting Patrol
(b) Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol
(c) Long Range Reporting Party
(d) Long Range Recruit Party

5. What does NVA stand for?
(a) Nanking Vinh Army
(b) Northern Vietnam Airways
(c) North Vietnamese Army
(d) Northern Veterans Association

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do the American soldiers get marijuana?

3. The dreams of the soldiers become what?

4. How long does it take for Herr to hear all the variations of war stories?

5. What do most of the soldiers try to avoid in one way or another?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the soldiers expect to find at Hue? What are they greeted with? How does the battle turn out?

2. Why do soldiers take body part trophies? Does drug use play a role in this practice?

3. Describe the increasing intensity of the war and what the NVA are planning.

4. Describe the actions of the correspondents while in the field.

5. Discuss the difference between Prager and Herr and General Tompkins.

6. What is the Khe Sanh Combat Base and who forms it?

7. Describe the stories Herr hears from the soldiers.

8. Describe the mortar attack in which Herr is injured, his understanding of the situation, and the possible truth about the soldier's laughter.

9. How does the chapter's title reflect the feelings of the soldiers and differ from the upper brass's description of the war?

10. How does the battle of Ia Drang affect the American soldiers?

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