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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Part I Colleagues.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Herr say plays behind the young marine's eyes?
(a) The endless marches through jungles
(b) The My Lai massacre
(c) The children playing near land mines
(d) The horror of seeing his buddies killed

3. What geographical area is close to Khe Sanh and is dangerous even without the war?
(a) The plains
(b) The lowlands
(c) The highlands
(d) The delta

4. Why does Seann Flynn not seem to fit in a combat zone?
(a) Because he is very small
(b) Because Seann is a female
(c) Because he is young
(d) Because he is good looking

5. With which general do Herr and Prager meet?
(a) General Tompkins
(b) General Thompson
(c) General Eisenhower
(d) General North

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the 26th Marines company?

2. Many soldiers carry what to keep them safe?

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

4. What is a LRRP?

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

(see the answer key)

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