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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When do NVA troops begin building up around the Khe Sanh base?
(a) 1965
(b) 1966
(c) 1967
(d) 1962

2. Which president declares that Khe Sanh cannot fall to the NVA?
(a) Lyndon Johnson
(b) JFK
(c) Nixon
(d) Adams

3. What is the official death toll for Ia Drang listed at?
(a) 500
(b) 3000
(c) 400
(d) 300

4. What is the name of the river by Hue?
(a) The Khe Sahn River
(b) The Perfume River
(c) The River of Tears
(d) The Euphrates

5. What does NVA stand for?
(a) Northern Vietnam Airways
(b) Northern Veterans Association
(c) North Vietnamese Army
(d) Nanking Vinh Army

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herr call a company of soldiers returning from battle?

2. What type of transport is the young marine awaiting?

3. What battles take place in 1965 that cost numerous American lives?

4. There are eight thousand American troops facing how many NVA troops?

5. Where is the enemy most effective?

(see the answer key)

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