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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Experiencing and Reliving Vietnam

Question 4 • VT-ACT Reading 26-27

How does the image of the .50-caliber tracer in flight compare with the image of the pilot who has been hit by the tracer?

Answer
A
The tracer has a dreamlike quality, so the pilot feels serene and invincible no matter what happens.
B
The tracer looks harmless in flight, but the pilot’s bitten lips and white knuckles suggest how dangerous it can be.
C
The tracer looks terrifying and dangerous, while the pilot looks calm and serene.
D
The tracer’s graceful, effortless movements contrast with the pilot’s wild movements as he tries to control his helicopter.
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