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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 doesn't Lewis like Lieutenant Doan?
(a) He is a hypocrite.
(b) He has betrayed his own people.
(c) He is cruel to his troops.
(d) He is arrogant.

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

3. What does Lewis prevent his troops from doing to an enemy corpse in Chapter 3?
(a) Urinating on it.
(b) Hanging it in a tree branch.
(c) Decorating it with beer cans.
(d) Throwing it in the river for the crocodiles.

4. What regret does Lewis have about his first mission in the DMZ?
(a) He feels he should have been tougher on his men.
(b) He lost a good soldier.
(c) His platoon had killed retreating enemy soldiers.
(d) The enemy found their position.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what waiver is Lewis granted?

2. What is the name of Lewis's twin sister?

3. Why is Lewis's locker raided in Chapter 2?

4. Who is Lieutenant Doan?

5. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?

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