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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. In Chapter 7, why does Lewis delay his entry into law school?
(a) The GI bill administration is late with his tuition payment.
(b) To spend more time with his family.
(c) To adjust to life outside the hospital.
(d) He needs more time to practice walking.

2. Where is Lewis' unit deployed when he first arrives in Vietnam?
(a) Near the Thanlyin river.
(b) Outside Ho Chi Minh.
(c) Near the Cua Viet River.
(d) Just north of Seoul.

3. Where does Lewis eventually find employment in Chapter 10?
(a) The Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration.
(b) The Paralyzed Veterans of America.
(c) The Office of the General Counsel at the Department of Defense.
(d) A local law firm.

4. Why does Lewis have difficulty with the local newspaper?
(a) The media still views Lewis as a "baby killer" Veitnam veteran.
(b) The owner is Paul Trible's nephew.
(c) The editor is a liberal.
(d) The editor's niece had gone to school with his opponent's wife.

5. Why are Lewis's friends disturbed by his behavior in Chapter 9?
(a) They think he should take more time to grieve.
(b) They think he is drinking too heavily.
(c) They feel he should attempt to reconcile with Toddy.
(d) They are surprised he is giving up on politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what responsibility does Lewis's father have at Camp Pendleton?

2. Why is Lewis's locker raided in Chapter 2?

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

4. What does Lewis prevent his troops from doing to an enemy corpse in Chapter 3?

5. Who is Corporal Turner?

(see the answer key)

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