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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. What does Lewis see his father do for the first time the day he leaves home for war?
(a) Cry.
(b) Embrace Toddy.
(c) Walk away.
(d) Salute him.

2. What is the Riviera?
(a) An expensive hotel in Las Vegas.
(b) The resort area for troops in Vietnam.
(c) The most dangerous patrol area near Camp 413.
(d) A costal area between Italy and France.

3. Why was Lewis' predecessor relieved of duty?
(a) He accidentally shot his own radio operator.
(b) He stepped on a land mine.
(c) He was accused of war atrocities.
(d) He shot his staff sergeant.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which solider in Lewis' platoon excels at walking point on patrols?

2. Which famous actor's stepson also graduates at Lewis' commissioning ceremony?

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

4. Why is Lewis's platoon given vehicular transportation to Marble Mountain?

5. Who is Corporal Turner?

(see the answer key)

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