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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What issue divides Lewis and his father's protégé, General Walt?
(a) Cambodia.
(b) Partisan politics.
(c) Clemency.
(d) The occupation of Laos.

2. Why is Corporal Hitch assigned to Lewis' platoon?
(a) Lewis is "green" and could use his help.
(b) He requested Lewis' platoon.
(c) He is being punished with combat duty.
(d) He admires Chesty Puller.

3. What is Captain Thanh's opinion of Lewis's presence in Vietnam?
(a) Americans are busybodies and should mind their own business.
(b) Lewis is a savior to the Vietnamese people.
(c) All Americans are evil.
(d) Lewis is powerless to affect the Vietnamese destiny.

4. What regret does Lewis have about his first mission in the DMZ?
(a) His platoon had killed retreating enemy soldiers.
(b) The enemy found their position.
(c) He feels he should have been tougher on his men.
(d) He lost a good soldier.

5. Where is Lewis' unit deployed when he first arrives in Vietnam?
(a) Outside Ho Chi Minh.
(b) Near the Cua Viet River.
(c) Just north of Seoul.
(d) Near the Thanlyin river.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what honor is Bob Kerrey nominated in Chapter 5?

2. What political scandal occurs in 1972?

3. Who is Staff Sergeant Brown?

4. What painful treatment must Lewis endure to prepare his leg for surgery?

5. What prevents Lewis from asking Toddy for a divorce?

(see the answer key)

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