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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 Staff Sergeant Brown?
(a) Chesty Puller's replacement.
(b) Lewis's staff sergeant during officer training.
(c) Chesty Puller's personal assistant.
(d) Lewis's staff sergeant in Vietnam.

2. Who is Corporal Watson?
(a) The radio operator.
(b) The platoon guide.
(c) The senior corpsman.
(d) Squad leader.

3. Which famous actor's stepson also graduates at Lewis' commissioning ceremony?
(a) Frank Sinatra
(b) Clark Gable.
(c) Jimmy Stewart.
(d) Dean Martin.

4. In Chapter 1, from what conflict or war had Lewis's father just returned?
(a) World War II.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) The Afghanistan War.
(d) The Korean conflict.

5. Why is Lewis's platoon given vehicular transportation to Marble Mountain?
(a) The platoon is part of a parade.
(b) It is over two days march away.
(c) As a reward for killing ten enemy soldiers the previous evening.
(d) The walking path is littered with land mines.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1952, why does Lewis's father become wary about letting his son mix with the troops on base?

2. In Chapter 2, what waiver is Lewis granted?

3. Why was Lewis' predecessor relieved of duty?

4. Who is Lieutenant Doan?

5. What local ware does Lewis prohibit his men from purchasing at the Tu Cau Bridge?

(see the answer key)

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