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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 do Lieutenant Doan's men complain to Lewis in Chapter 4?
(a) Lewis's men have desecrated an enemy corpse.
(b) Lewis' men are loud and obnoxious.
(c) They are not being treated fairly.
(d) Their patrols are more dangerous.

2. Why does Lewis become angry with the villagers his platoon is supposed to protect?
(a) They try to sell their daughters to his platoon.
(b) They do not listen to his warnings about land mines.
(c) They refuse to help wounded American soldiers.
(d) They allow enemy snipers to take refuge in their villages.

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

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

5. What war is America fighting in 1967?
(a) The Korean War.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) Desert Storm.
(d) Afghanistan War.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Corporal Hitch assigned to Lewis' platoon?

2. In Chapter 1, why is Lewis sometimes beaten up by other boys living on base?

3. In Chapter 1, what rank had Lewis's father attained?

4. What position does Lewis desire in the military?

5. Why was Lewis' predecessor relieved of duty?

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