Pre-Reading Quiz: The Things They Carried

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Use this quiz to test your background knowledge of the Vietnam War prior to reading The Things They Carried.

Questions and Answers

1.

Which countries were involved in the Vietnam War?
- A.
  
  China
- B.
  
  North Vietnam
- C.
  
  South Vietnam
- D.
  
  Germany
- E.
  
  The United States
Correct Answer(s)
B. North Vietnam
C. South Vietnam
E. The United States

Explanation
The Vietnam War involved North Vietnam, South Vietnam, and the United States. China and Germany were not directly involved in the conflict.

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2.

When did the Vietnam War begin?
- A.
  
  1865
- B.
  
  1916
- C.
  
  1954
- D.
  
  1996
Correct Answer
C. 1954

Explanation
The Vietnam War began in 1954. This is the correct answer because it marks the year when the First Indochina War ended and the Geneva Conference took place. The conference resulted in the division of Vietnam into North and South, leading to the escalation of conflict and ultimately the start of the Vietnam War.

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3.

During the time of the Vietnam War, a person described as a "hippie" probably reacted this way to the war
- A.
  
  They supported the war
- B.
  
  They protested the war
- C.
  
  They fought in the war
- D.
  
  They became very educated about the war
Correct Answer
B. They protested the war

Explanation
During the time of the Vietnam War, a person described as a "hippie" probably reacted by protesting the war. Hippies were known for their anti-establishment beliefs and opposition to the war, often expressing their dissent through peaceful protests, rallies, and demonstrations. They advocated for peace, love, and non-violence, and actively voiced their opposition to the war through various forms of activism.

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4.

Who "won" the war?
- A.
  
  The United States
- B.
  
  China
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  North Vietnam
- E.
  
  South Vietnam
Correct Answer
D. North Vietnam

Explanation
North Vietnam is considered the winner of the war because it successfully achieved its objective of reunifying Vietnam under communist rule. Despite being faced with a more technologically advanced and powerful opponent in the United States, North Vietnam, with the support of its allies, was able to resist and ultimately defeat the American forces. The war ended with the fall of Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, to the North Vietnamese Army in 1975, leading to the reunification of Vietnam under communist control.

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5.

During what decade did the war officially end?
- A.
  
  1950s
- B.
  
  1960s
- C.
  
  1970s
- D.
  
  1980s
Correct Answer
C. 1970s

Explanation
The war officially ended in the 1970s.

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Pre-reading Quiz: The Things They Carried

Which countries were involved in the Vietnam War?

When did the Vietnam War begin?

During the time of the Vietnam War, a person described as a "hippie" probably reacted this way to the war

Who "won" the war?

During what decade did the war officially end?