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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. Why was Lewis' predecessor relieved of duty?
(a) He shot his staff sergeant.
(b) He was accused of war atrocities.
(c) He stepped on a land mine.
(d) He accidentally shot his own radio operator.

2. What historic event occurs in Chapter 6?
(a) Neil Armstrong walks on the moon.
(b) Martin Luther King is assassinated.
(c) The Challenger space shuttle explodes.
(d) The Voyager space probe is launched.

3. Why does Dr. Sandzen decide to graft the two digits?
(a) Both are already useless.
(b) Lewis needs his hands more than his feet.
(c) A working hand would classify Lewis as "active duty."
(d) Lewis is right handed.

4. Why is Corporal Hitch assigned to Lewis' platoon?
(a) Lewis is "green" and could use his help.
(b) He is being punished with combat duty.
(c) He requested Lewis' platoon.
(d) He admires Chesty Puller.

5. What effect would the Navy Surgeon General's new policy have on the injured veterans?
(a) Certain reconstructive surgeries could no longer be performed.
(b) They would lose their rank and pay.
(c) They would remain disfigured.
(d) They would be physically unable to defend themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Lewis assign Cowboy?

2. In Chapter 9, what does Lewis do for three days?

3. Why do people call Lewis in Chapter 9?

4. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?

5. Who is Corporal Turner?

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