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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a soldier say about the Vietnamese and life?
(a) Nothing is said about the Vietnamese and life.
(b) They have no life with the war in their country.
(c) They do not value it like Americans.
(d) They believe life is sacred.

2. What do the taxis in Saigon look like?
(a) They vary.
(b) White and red Renaults.
(c) Green and black Toyotas.
(d) Blue and white Renaults.

3. When does Linh first spot Helen?
(a) During a conversation with Bao.
(b) In a battle helicopter.
(c) In Darrow's room.
(d) Among the faces at a press conference.

4. Why does Darrow send Linh to work with Helen?
(a) He says Linh will be valuable to Helen.
(b) He is upset with Linh.
(c) Linh has asked to be assigned to her.
(d) He wants to keep Linh safe.

5. What job does Helen have in Saigon?
(a) She has no job but is married to a Vietnamese.
(b) Photojournalist.
(c) USO performer.
(d) Civilian secretary for the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens shortly after Linh meets his first American?

2. What do Helen and Darrow do the night they meet after dinner?

3. Why does the soldier allow Linh to stay with Helen?

4. What is Helen's hope concerning herself and Linh?

5. What does Helen notice about how journalist act towards each other in the field?

Short Essay Questions

1. What have Helen and Linh been doing for three years and why?

2. Why is Helen stopped on the street and what happens when she is stopped?

3. What happens when Helen and Linh board a medical helicopter?

4. What is Helen's first assignment from Gary?

5. Who does Helen meet in the Special Forces and what does she learn from him and what happens to him?

6. What happens to Linh after Helen leaves him and what does Linh think about the events of the day?

7. What is Helen doing in the streets of Saigon when the novel opens and what does she see and do?

8. What was Linh's life like before he was drafted into the army?

9. How does Helen feel about her relationship with Darrow and how does Darrow feel about it?

10. What happens and who does Helen meet the first time she goes into the field with Darrow?

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