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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 the platoon carefully bury their garbage?
(a) To prevent the Vietcong from making booby traps.
(b) To hide their presence from the Vietcong.
(c) As part of the policy to keep the area clean.
(d) To keep wild animals out of camp.

2. 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) Lewis is the son of a war hero.
(d) Walter Cronkite is a personal friend of the Puller family.

3. In 1952, what does Lewis observe in the base pool that he finds fascinating?
(a) The bulging, tattooed muscles of the soldiers.
(b) A mock battle.
(c) The drills of the SEAL team.
(d) The figures of the civilian nurses.

4. What is Marble Mountain?
(a) One of the most dangerous patrol areas in Vietnam.
(b) A Vietcong camp.
(c) A patrol area where the platoons were sent to relax.
(d) The capitol city of Vietnam.

5. In Chapter 3, what does Lewis ask Toddy to send him?
(a) A water poncho.
(b) A photograph.
(c) Paper and pens.
(d) Canned food.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, from what conflict or war had Lewis's father just returned?

2. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?

3. What lesson does Lewis learn the day his eye is blackened?

4. How does Lewis mark the landing zone for the medical chopper in Chapter 4?

5. Why does Lewis' platoon look forward to patrolling the Tu Cau Bridge?

(see the answer key)

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