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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Lewis's body react to the surgery on his right hand?
(a) The graft takes, but his body develops an internal infection.
(b) His graft takes and he is able to write.
(c) His thumb darkens and the graft dies.
(d) He develops a high fever for three days.

3. Why does Toddy have Lewis admitted to the psychiatric ward of a nearby hospital?
(a) Lewis begins to rant and rave in public.
(b) Lewis attempts suicide.
(c) He threatens to kill himself.
(d) Lewis nearly drinks himself to death.

4. What does Ken Shelleman purchase before embarking on his wartime service?
(a) An expensive red convertible.
(b) A motorcycle.
(c) A new house.
(d) A $100,000 life insurance policy.

5. Why does Lewis' platoon look forward to patrolling the Tu Cau Bridge?
(a) The bunker there offers showers and hot food.
(b) The ocean breezes cool the air as they patrol.
(c) It is a relatively safe and easy patrol.
(d) The vendors there sell cigarettes and beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Lewis visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

2. How does Lewis view the Vietnam conflict?

3. Where do Toddy and Lewis vacation in Chapter 10?

4. Who is Dennis Lieberson?

5. Which political figure gives Lewis a sizable contribution towards his campaign fund in Chapter 8?

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