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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a LRRP?

2. Who do the Montagnards hated?

3. What does ARVN stand for?

4. What two correspondents spend about a month with Herr?

5. What happens on the day the young marine is supposed to leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Herr's memories of Vietnam.

2. Why does Herr feel emptiness and longing while visiting old friends?

3. Why do you think the chaplain lies to the soldier whose legs have been blown off?

4. Discuss some of the reasons men have joined the military.

5. Describe the stories Herr hears from the soldiers.

6. How does the Vietnam War impact more than just the country of Vietnam?

7. Who is the Khe Sanh press secretary and what is his role in the Khe Sanh siege?

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. Describe Herr's first encounter with the Marines and how that affects Herr.

10. Describe the battle for the Citadel in Hue.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the geographical designations of Vietnam with the military names assigned to the areas. How do the military names further destroy the country of Vietnam? Why do you think that the military felt the need to assign names to the four main regions of Vietnam?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the state of Vietnam when Herr arrives in Saigon. What is the history of the war up to that point? Who has been involved? Who is fighting? What are the issues being fought for? Who controls the land? Who controls the air? How are the Vietnamese people coping with the constant state of war?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the difficulty Herr and the other correspondents face during get togethers. Why is it difficult for them to act relaxed and talk normally? Why does Herr feel longing and emptiness during their meetings?

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