An NVA soldier and his son hid in the jungle for 40 years thinking the Vietnam War was still ongoing

An NVA soldier and his son hid in the jungle for 40 years thinking the Vietnam War was still ongoing

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4 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For how long did Ho Van Thanh and his son remain hidden in the jungle, believing the Vietnam War was still ongoing?

10 years

20 years

40 years

50 years

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason Ho Van Thanh and his son, Ho Van Lang, initially fled into the jungle?

To escape a natural disaster.

To avoid conscription into the army.

To hide from an American air raid.

To seek a more isolated way of life.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Ho Van Thanh and his son primarily sustain themselves during their decades in the jungle?

They traded goods with nearby villagers.

They foraged for wild berries and cassava, and hunted small animals.

They received regular supply drops from the military.

They cultivated large rice paddies.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant challenges did Ho Van Lang face when he returned to modern society after decades in isolation?

He struggled to find employment due to his age.

He had difficulty adapting to technology and social interaction.

He was unable to reconnect with his extended family.

He faced discrimination for his prolonged absence.