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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. How long does it take for Herr to hear all the variations of war stories?
2. What happens on the day the young marine is supposed to leave?
3. The Marines feel one of them is worth how many regular soldiers?
4. What does Herr say plays behind the young marine's eyes?
5. Why does the young marine not show any mirth in his smile?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is the Khe Sanh press secretary and what is his role in the Khe Sanh siege?
2. How does the presence of the correspondents lend importance to missions and also detract from the importance of the soldiers job?
3. Describe the soldier who tells Herr that he knows how to use both types of drugs to handle the war.
4. Describe the state of the war as Herr enters it.
5. Describe China Beach and what soldiers do there.
6. Who are the Montagnards and what role do they play in the Vietnam War?
7. What is Soc Trang and what does it promise Herr?
8. What is the attitude of the Marines? How does this attitude negatively affect the troops?
9. Describe the battle for the Citadel in Hue.
10. Describe Herr's memories of Vietnam.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Major Trong does not tell Herr who the last emperor of Vietnam was but states that he is the new emperor. How does his statement affect Herr and the war? What do you make of Trong's refusal to answer Herr's question? Do you think Trong's statement is one based on truth or on greed for power?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the Montagnard people. Who are they? What role did they play in the war? How did the war affect them?
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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