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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Lieutenant Doan?
(a) Captain Thanh's replacement.
(b) A Vietnamese government official who greets the platoon.
(c) A Veitcong spy.
(d) The platoon translator.

2. In Chapter 2, what waiver is Lewis granted?
(a) A vision waiver.
(b) An educational waiver.
(c) A draft waiver.
(d) A handicapped waiver.

3. Why does Walter Cronkite report Lewis's injury on the evening news?
(a) Lewis is the son of a war hero.
(b) Walter Cronkite is a personal friend of the Puller family.
(c) Lewis sacrificed his safety to protect his platoon.
(d) Lewis was injured while trying to rescue a comrade.

4. What position does Lewis desire in the military?
(a) Artillery officer.
(b) Combat platoon leader.
(c) Combat engineer.
(d) Judge Advocate.

5. What position does Lewis assign Cowboy?
(a) Radio operator.
(b) Senior corpsman.
(c) Squad leader.
(d) Platoon guide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lewis see his father do for the first time the day he leaves home for war?

2. What is Marble Mountain?

3. Who is living with Martha in Chapter 2?

4. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?

5. In Chapter 1, what responsibility does Lewis's father have at Camp Pendleton?

(see the answer key)

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