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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mayhew's friend recovering before returning to Khe Sanh?

2. What do Red Cross nurses offer soldiers returning from battle?

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

4. What news of Day Tripper does Herr receive at China Beach?

5. What does the NCO's friend do to their school teacher?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of illegal drugs and marijuana among Vietnam soldiers. Why were the drugs used? How were they obtained? What effect did the drugs have on the soldiers? What happened when strung out soldiers returned to the United States? Did the use of drugs in Vietnam influence the drug culture in America? How so?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Page. What type of man is he? How does he act? Why do the Marines view Page as the real enemy?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Herr's statement that Saigon looks beautiful from the air but up close is really a crime ridden trash heap. How does this statement apply to the entire Vietnam War?

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