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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. 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 rescuing Sergeant Leslie.
(d) He steps on a booby trap while running for safety.

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

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

4. Why is the platoon's mission into the DMZ compromised?
(a) Corporal Watson steps on a land mine.
(b) There is a delay due to Corporal Hitch's heat exhaustion.
(c) A forbidden campfire alerts the Vietcong to the platoon's position.
(d) Lewis loses radio contact with Captain Woods.

5. What military campaign is launched in January of 1968?
(a) Operation Desert Shield.
(b) Operation Barbarossa.
(c) The Tet offensive.
(d) The Easter offensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point in his life does the author begin telling his story?

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

3. Why do Lieutenant Doan's men complain to Lewis in Chapter 4?

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

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

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