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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. In Chapter 1, what rank had Lewis's father attained?
(a) Colonel Brigadier.
(b) Lieutenant Colonel.
(c) Brigadier General.
(d) Lieutenant General.

2. Who is Phil Leslie?
(a) One of Nixon's political advisors in Vietnam.
(b) The corpsman for Lewis' platoon.
(c) The Staff Sergeant who ran the platoon before Lewis' arrival.
(d) The radio operator who was shot.

3. Which friend from the states does Lewis encounter at the officer's club bar in Vietnam?
(a) Ken Shelleman.
(b) Paul Barents.
(c) John Zier.
(d) Phil Leslie.

4. Why does Walter Cronkite report Lewis's injury on the evening news?
(a) Lewis sacrificed his safety to protect his platoon.
(b) Lewis is the son of a war hero.
(c) Walter Cronkite is a personal friend of the Puller family.
(d) Lewis was injured while trying to rescue a comrade.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Lewis' unit deployed when he first arrives in Vietnam?

2. What college does Lewis attend?

3. What news does Toddy give Lewis in Chapter 2?

4. In 1951, what does Lewis's father give him for his birthday?

5. Why does the platoon carefully bury their garbage?

(see the answer key)

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