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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lewis do for the first time in November of 1972?
(a) Vote in a presidential election.
(b) Attend a protest rally.
(c) Run for Congress.
(d) Begin writing his book.

2. Why do Lieutenant Doan's men complain to Lewis in Chapter 4?
(a) They are not being treated fairly.
(b) Lewis's men have desecrated an enemy corpse.
(c) Lewis' men are loud and obnoxious.
(d) Their patrols are more dangerous.

3. Which member of the platoon joins Lewis and Toddy for drinks at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Bob Kerrey.
(b) Ken Shelleman.
(c) John Zier.
(d) Phil Leslie.

4. Why doesn't Lewis like Lieutenant Doan?
(a) He is a hypocrite.
(b) He is arrogant.
(c) He is cruel to his troops.
(d) He has betrayed his own people.

5. Why does the platoon carefully bury their garbage?
(a) To keep wild animals out of camp.
(b) As part of the policy to keep the area clean.
(c) To prevent the Vietcong from making booby traps.
(d) To hide their presence from the Vietcong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Martha's first response upon seeing Lewis?

2. What happens to Chesty in October of 1971?

3. What position does Lewis desire in the military?

4. What does the platoon discover one morning after camping on the sides of two hills in a V-shaped draw?

5. Where does Toddy plan to live while Lewis is fighting in the war?

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