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

2. Who is Corporal Watson?
(a) The senior corpsman.
(b) The platoon guide.
(c) The radio operator.
(d) Squad leader.

3. How does Lewis lose his legs?
(a) He falls on a grenade to protect his platoon.
(b) He is shot in the back while trying to escape an ambush.
(c) He steps on a booby trap while running for safety.
(d) He steps on a booby trap while rescuing Sergeant Leslie.

4. What position does Lewis desire in the military?
(a) Artillery officer.
(b) Judge Advocate.
(c) Combat platoon leader.
(d) Combat engineer.

5. What is the Riviera?
(a) The most dangerous patrol area near Camp 413.
(b) A costal area between Italy and France.
(c) An expensive hotel in Las Vegas.
(d) The resort area for troops in Vietnam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lewis write long letters to his father while on duty at the Tu Cau Bridge?

2. What does Ken Shelleman purchase before embarking on his wartime service?

3. In Chapter 1, what desire does Lewis' father have for his son?

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

5. What type of school is Lewis accepted at after graduating from college?

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