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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. Who is Captain Thanh?
(a) The platoon translator.
(b) A Vietnamese government official who greets the platoon.
(c) A Veitcong spy.
(d) A Vietnamese ARVN captain Lewis admires.

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

3. What do Lewis's classmates encourage him to do in Chapter 7?
(a) Avenge John's death.
(b) Run for class office.
(c) Write a book of his experiences.
(d) Return to Vietnam to face his fears.

4. What happens to Chesty in October of 1971?
(a) He has a heart attack.
(b) He is in an automobile accident.
(c) He is shot at a protest rally in Washington D.C.
(d) He dies.

5. What bad habit does Lewis resume soon after arriving in Vietnam?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Cursing.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Philandering.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lewis mark the landing zone for the medical chopper in Chapter 4?

2. How does Sergeant Sorg assist Lewis during his military training?

3. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?

4. What does Lewis prevent his troops from doing to an enemy corpse in Chapter 3?

5. What political scandal occurs in 1972?

(see the answer key)

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