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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 9, what event had made Lewis feel uncomfortable and awkward the previous evening?
(a) His post-election party.
(b) His mother's comments on his relationship with Toddy.
(c) A teaching demonstration about his infirmity.
(d) The toast in his honor.

3. In Chapter 1, how does Lewis blacken his eye?
(a) By falling off his bike.
(b) From the ricochet of a bb pellet.
(c) By falling out of a deer stand.
(d) From the recoil of a .45-caliber pistol.

4. In what branch of the armed forces does Lewis's father serve?
(a) The Army.
(b) The Marines.
(c) The Air Force.
(d) The Navy.

5. Whom does Lewis throw a New Year's party for while in the hospital?
(a) Lewpy.
(b) Toddy.
(c) Chesty.
(d) Phil Leslie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how far can Lewis walk on his new artificial legs?

2. Why was Lewis' predecessor relieved of duty?

3. Who is Commander Shaughnessey?

4. Why does Lewis visit Camp David in Chapter 7?

5. Why does the platoon carefully bury their garbage?

(see the answer key)

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