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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What news does Toddy give Lewis in Chapter 2?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She will not move away from her parents.
(c) She cannot have children.
(d) She is leaving him.

4. How does Sergeant Sorg assist Lewis during his military training?
(a) He encourages Lewis to conquer a difficult training hill.
(b) He mediates between Lewis and Chesty.
(c) He carries Lewis's pack when Lewis is injured.
(d) He helps Lewis study for the officer candidate exam.

5. In Chapter 3, what does Lewis ask Toddy to send him?
(a) A photograph.
(b) Paper and pens.
(c) Canned food.
(d) A water poncho.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lewis' platoon look forward to patrolling the Tu Cau Bridge?

2. What does Lewis see his father do for the first time the day he leaves home for war?

3. What lesson does Lewis learn the day his eye is blackened?

4. In 1952, why does Lewis's father become wary about letting his son mix with the troops on base?

5. In Chapter 1, what responsibility does Lewis's father have at Camp Pendleton?

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