The Wall

If so many people tried to forget the war, why was the Memorial built?

Where is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

Why was a sculpture of 3 soldiers erected near the wall?

What caused the author to feel alone at the wall of the Memorial?

The number of Americans who died in Vietnam totaled over

The Vietnam War

Maya Yink Lin, who designed the wall, was a

Vietnam is located in

Since the Memorial was completed it has

In what year did the Vietnam War end?

One vet, Jan Scruggs, conceived the idea of a memorial to those who had given their lives.

The wall was a simple but elegant design.

Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the selection?

To some, the fight was necessary; to others, it was needless.

What is the wall of Memorial made of?

Which of these people was the first to become involved with the building the Vietnam Memorial

The Memorial was immediately recognized for its great dignity and immense power.

It has served to assure that the men and women who gave their lives will not be forgotten.

Which word best describes the author's feelings when visiting the Memorial?

The Memorial was dedicated on

Many areas of Vietnam were devastated.

In the end, the Vietnam War become one that many Americans

Each of the first few sections was inscribed with three or four names.

The author's main purpose in writing this selection was to