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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Part V Khe Sanh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does one soldier do when he sees Herr's bloody nose?
(a) Gives him a medal
(b) Rushes him to Medevac
(c) Takes his gun away
(d) Laughs

2. With which newspaper is Peter Braestrup associated?
(a) Boston Globe
(b) Washington Post
(c) New York Times
(d) Philadelphia Enquirer

3. The VC conserves what?
(a) Food
(b) Ammunition
(c) Weapon stores
(d) Troops

4. How long does it take for Herr to hear all the variations of war stories?
(a) A month
(b) Six months
(c) Two years
(d) One year

5. Who do Prager and Herr meet with?
(a) General Tompkins
(b) The leader of the NVA
(c) President Johnson
(d) They attend a press junket

Short Answer Questions

1. From where is the young marine departing?

2. When does the Dak To battle take place?

3. Reporters compare the Khe Sanh base to what other military conflict?

4. What phrase is used even though most soldiers don't mean it?

5. Many soldiers carry what to keep them safe?

(see the answer key)

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