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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) Begin writing his book.
(b) Attend a protest rally.
(c) Vote in a presidential election.
(d) Run for Congress.

2. Who is Lieutenant Doan?
(a) A Veitcong spy.
(b) A Vietnamese government official who greets the platoon.
(c) Captain Thanh's replacement.
(d) The platoon translator.

3. What technological advance does Lewis's second pair of artificial legs contain?
(a) Tension rods.
(b) Hydraulic knees.
(c) Spring loaded ankles.
(d) Adjustable cups and attachment straps.

4. Which famous actor's stepson also graduates at Lewis' commissioning ceremony?
(a) Jimmy Stewart.
(b) Clark Gable.
(c) Frank Sinatra
(d) Dean Martin.

5. Who is the first visitor to see Lewis after his injury?
(a) Toddy.
(b) Lewis's father.
(c) Captain Woods.
(d) Phil Leslie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What local ware does Lewis prohibit his men from purchasing at the Tu Cau Bridge?

2. Whose wedding does Lewis attend in Chapter 5?

3. In Chapter 7, why does Lewis delay his entry into law school?

4. Why does Walter Cronkite report Lewis's injury on the evening news?

5. Who is Commander Shaughnessey?

(see the answer key)

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