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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 Lewis' platoon look forward to patrolling the Tu Cau Bridge?
(a) It is a relatively safe and easy patrol.
(b) The bunker there offers showers and hot food.
(c) The vendors there sell cigarettes and beer.
(d) The ocean breezes cool the air as they patrol.

2. At what point in his life does the author begin telling his story?
(a) At eleven years of age.
(b) At six years of age.
(c) The summer of 1971.
(d) The fall of 1945.

3. What type of school is Lewis accepted at after graduating from college?
(a) Law school.
(b) Officer Candidate School.
(c) Medical school.
(d) Navy SEAL school.

4. 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 allow enemy snipers to take refuge in their villages.
(d) They refuse to help wounded American soldiers.

5. Which solider in Lewis' platoon excels at walking point on patrols?
(a) Corporal Hitch.
(b) Cowboy.
(c) Corporal Watson.
(d) Ski.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What position does Lewis assign Cowboy?

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

4. Why was Lewis' predecessor relieved of duty?

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

(see the answer key)

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