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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. What type of school is Lewis accepted at after graduating from college?
(a) Medical school.
(b) Officer Candidate School.
(c) Navy SEAL school.
(d) Law school.

2. What local ware does Lewis prohibit his men from purchasing at the Tu Cau Bridge?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) Party girls.
(c) Local food.
(d) Marijuana.

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

4. In Chapter 1, why is Lewis sometimes beaten up by other boys living on base?
(a) They are jealous of his privileged life.
(b) Lewis taunts the other boys to provoke a fight.
(c) Lewis is smaller than all the other boys.
(d) Lewis often brags about his father's accomplishments.

5. Who is Fidget?
(a) A Corporal who befriends Lewis.
(b) Lewis's dog
(c) The camp mascot.
(d) Chesty's personal aide.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how does Lewis blacken his eye?

2. Who is Captain Thanh?

3. How does Lewis lose his legs?

4. Why is Lewis's locker raided in Chapter 2?

5. Which soldier is elevated to acting platoon sergeant when Sergeant Leslie is injured?

(see the answer key)

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