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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 position does Lewis assign Cowboy?
(a) Squad leader.
(b) Senior corpsman.
(c) Radio operator.
(d) Platoon guide.

2. Why is Lewis sad in Chapter 9?
(a) His father died.
(b) His last hand surgery was a failure.
(c) He lost the election.
(d) His last leg surgery was a failure.

3. Which solider in Lewis' platoon excels at walking point on patrols?
(a) Cowboy.
(b) Corporal Watson.
(c) Ski.
(d) Corporal Hitch.

4. What does Lewis decide to do with the letter Dr. Sandzen shows him?
(a) Send a copy to the Marine Corps Headquarters.
(b) Send a copy to the President of the United States.
(c) Confront the navy surgeon general.
(d) Tear it up.

5. Who receives the Medal of Honor from President Nixon in Chapter 6?
(a) Ken Shelleman.
(b) John Zier.
(c) Bob Kerrey.
(d) Phil Leslie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, which tragic event reinforces Lewis's lack of faith in the country's leaders?

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. Where do Toddy and Lewis decide to go at the end of Chapter 9?

4. In Chapter 9, after Lewis begins to feel better, what does he do?

5. How does Dr. Willet plan to improve Lewis's grip in his right hand?

(see the answer key)

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