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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. In Chapter 6, what occurs at Kent State University?
(a) Student protesters are beaten by the Ohio National Guard.
(b) Teachers and students strike to protest the war.
(c) Student protesters are shot by the Ohio National Guard.
(d) Students organize a music festival protesting the war.

2. What does Lewis prevent his troops from doing to an enemy corpse in Chapter 3?
(a) Throwing it in the river for the crocodiles.
(b) Decorating it with beer cans.
(c) Hanging it in a tree branch.
(d) Urinating on it.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Lewis do for three days?
(a) Call supporters.
(b) Hide from friends and family.
(c) Mope around the house.
(d) Lock himself away in his private office.

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

5. Why are Lewis's friends disturbed by his behavior in Chapter 9?
(a) They think he should take more time to grieve.
(b) They are surprised he is giving up on politics.
(c) They feel he should attempt to reconcile with Toddy.
(d) They think he is drinking too heavily.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lewis's body react to the surgery on his right hand?

2. In the letter Dr. Sandzen shows Lewis, what does the Navy Surgeon General advise his subordinate commands to do to all active-duty injured veterans?

3. Why do people call Lewis in Chapter 9?

4. What does Lewis decide to do with the letter Dr. Sandzen shows him?

5. Which solider in Lewis' platoon excels at walking point on patrols?

(see the answer key)

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