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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Herr begins the chapter with a scene from what war?
(a) The Korean War
(b) The Civil War
(c) World War II
(d) World War I

2. What rock and roll artist does one soldier play during a firefight?
(a) The Beatles
(b) Buddy Holly
(c) Elvis Presley
(d) Jimi Hendrix

3. Who does Herr dread becoming like?
(a) Page and Flynn
(b) The zombie soldiers
(c) The Montagnards
(d) Aging journalists

4. Herr compares some of the reporters to what other profession?
(a) accountants
(b) police officers
(c) movie stars
(d) secretaries

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Herr go following Khe Sanh?

2. What is the loud hammering Herr hears inside the Chinook helicopter?

3. What is the name of the 26th Marines company?

4. What is a Seabee?

5. What does Herr choose not to carry with him that many other reporters carry?

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