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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. What does ARVN stand for?
(a) Army of the Repubic of Vietnam
(b) Army Reinforcements for Vietnam
(c) Armed Reconnaissance for Vietnam
(d) Armed Republic Vietnamese

2. What does one veteran correspondent say is the most useful thing to know in Vietnam?
(a) To learn how to fire a weapon properly
(b) To hit the floor quickly
(c) To know where to get drugs
(d) To get home quickly

3. There are eight thousand American troops facing how many NVA troops?
(a) Forty Thousand
(b) Twenty Thousand
(c) Ten Thousand
(d) Four Thosand

4. For how many miles does the front at Dak To stretch?
(a) Ten
(b) Three
(c) Thirty
(d) Twenty

5. What do the troops find in the city of Hue?
(a) Thousands of dead bodies
(b) A large company of NVA troops
(c) Fresh replacement troops from America
(d) A deserted city

Short Answer Questions

1. What tribes control the mountains?

2. What geographical area is close to Khe Sanh and is dangerous even without the war?

3. Why does the young marine not show any mirth in his smile?

4. Who fights with the Montagnards against the NVA?

5. Why do many soldiers miss details that could have kept them alive?

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