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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lewis work in 1975?
(a) The White House.
(b) The Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration.
(c) The Office of the General Counsel at the Department of Defense.
(d) The Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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

3. In Chapter 1, what rank had Lewis's father attained?
(a) Colonel Brigadier.
(b) Lieutenant Colonel.
(c) Lieutenant General.
(d) Brigadier General.

4. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?
(a) To judge the cleanliness of his platoon.
(b) He is looking for a spy.
(c) To establish his authority.
(d) To evaluate his men informally.

5. What effect does working with veterans have on Lewis in Chapter 8?
(a) He becomes depressed.
(b) He is energized because he feels needed.
(c) He decides that veterans need a veteran representative in government.
(d) He realizes that he is not alone in his fight to survive.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the letter Dr. Sandzen shows Lewis, what does the Navy Surgeon General advise his subordinate commands to do to all active-duty injured veterans?

3. Why is Lt. Calley on trial in Chapter 7?

4. Why does Toddy have Lewis admitted to the psychiatric ward of a nearby hospital?

5. Who is Paul Barents?

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