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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a TAOR?
(a) Tactical Base of Responsiblity
(b) Tactics Armory of Reconnaissance
(c) Tactical Army of Response
(d) Training And Ovation Response

2. The dreams of the soldiers become what?
(a) Torturous
(b) Calming
(c) Psychadelic
(d) Physical battles

3. What does Herr say finally happened to the young marine?
(a) He is hospitalized on suicide watch
(b) He leaves for home on his fourth attempt
(c) He is killed in an ambush
(d) He does not know if he got out or not

4. What type of transport is the young marine awaiting?
(a) Coast Guard
(b) Green Berets
(c) C-123
(d) Medevac

5. What is a fatal mistake made by the Marines?
(a) Not having enough food
(b) Not bringing enough ammunition
(c) Not calling for reinforcements
(d) Underestimating the enemy

6. Who says he is now emperor?
(a) Ho Chi Minh
(b) Major Trong
(c) Major Tra Wahn
(d) Khe Sahn

7. Many soldiers carry what to keep them safe?
(a) An extra grenade
(b) A handgun
(c) A knife in their boot
(d) Good luck charms

8. What phrase is used even though most soldiers don't mean it?
(a) Good Luck
(b) Good Job
(c) Give them Heck
(d) Break a Leg

9. When does the Dak To battle take place?
(a) November 1967
(b) March 1967
(c) April 1971
(d) December 1954

10. What are the four geographical areas of Vietnam?
(a) plains, piedmont, mountains, lowlands
(b) delta, flats, piedmont, highlands
(c) north, south, east, west
(d) delta, rivers, mountains, plains

11. When is Herr in Vietnam?
(a) 1967 - 1969
(b) 1967 - 1968
(c) 1965 -1967
(d) 1963 -1965

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

13. What is another term for shell shock?
(a) Agoraphobia
(b) veteran's disease
(c) acute envronmental reaction
(d) post traumatic stress disorder

14. According to Herr, no parents want their son to return with this.
(a) Depression
(b) Gonorrhea
(c) Shell shock
(d) Malaria

15. What does Herr smoke before sleeping that causes him to have strange dreams?
(a) A Vietnamese Cigar
(b) Cocaine
(c) Marijuana
(d) Heroin

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Herr tour a palace with?

2. What is the trick to survival?

3. What does Herr say plays behind the young marine's eyes?

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

5. For how many miles does the front at Dak To stretch?

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