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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Operation Pegasus begin?

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

3. What do officials do to make things seem better than they are?

4. What does Herr talk about with a black Marine?

5. What is Page offered?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the actions of the war correspondents in Vietnam. Are the correspondents always professional? Why do they take unnecessary risks? What type of reports do they send back to the States? What governing body edits the reports written in the field? Are all the reporters in Vietnam actual war correspondents?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the state of Vietnam when Herr arrives in Saigon. What is the history of the war up to that point? Who has been involved? Who is fighting? What are the issues being fought for? Who controls the land? Who controls the air? How are the Vietnamese people coping with the constant state of war?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Herr's decision to take up a weapon and fight in the Tet Offensive. How does this act change Herr's part in the war?

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