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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. Where is Camp 413 located?
(a) Outside Dong Ha.
(b) North of Hanoi.
(c) East of Seoul.
(d) Outside Da Nang.

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

3. What news does Lewis receive from Virginia in Chapter 6?
(a) Her husband died in Laos.
(b) She is expecting another baby.
(c) His father had another stroke.
(d) Chester died of a heart attack.

4. How does Lewis view the Vietnam conflict?
(a) As a gruesome, yet necessary tragedy.
(b) As his worst mistake.
(c) As the beginning of the end of the world.
(d) As a useless war.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Corporal Watson?

2. What bad habit does Lewis resume soon after arriving in Vietnam?

3. Why does Lewis become angry with the villagers his platoon is supposed to protect?

4. What digit does Dr. Sandzen hope to graft into the end of Lewis' right thumb?

5. What bothers Lewis about being in public after the election?

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