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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. Why does Lewis become angry with the villagers his platoon is supposed to protect?
(a) They do not listen to his warnings about land mines.
(b) They try to sell their daughters to his platoon.
(c) They allow enemy snipers to take refuge in their villages.
(d) They refuse to help wounded American soldiers.

2. What news does Toddy give Lewis in Chapter 2?
(a) She will not move away from her parents.
(b) She cannot have children.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She is leaving him.

3. What affect does Lewis's war record have on his campaign?
(a) He finds people respect his opinion.
(b) He is ignored by most senior members of Congress.
(c) It is both an asset and a liability.
(d) He finds great support among middle class Americans.

4. In Chapter 6, how far can Lewis walk on his new artificial legs?
(a) One mile.
(b) Sixty feet.
(c) Ten feet.
(d) Sixty yards.

5. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?
(a) Trible was accused of extortion two years previous.
(b) Trible lobbies to send troops to Cambodia.
(c) He thinks Trible is a hypocrite.
(d) Trible is Tom Downing's opponent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had Lewis worked as an intern in Law school?

2. Which member of the platoon joins Lewis and Toddy for drinks at the end of Chapter 5?

3. For what honor is Bob Kerrey nominated in Chapter 5?

4. Whose wedding does Lewis attend in Chapter 5?

5. What bad habit does Lewis pick up in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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