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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Toddy plan to live while Lewis is fighting in the war?
(a) With Martha.
(b) With Virginia.
(c) With her parents.
(d) In base housing.

2. What college does Lewis attend?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Harvard.
(c) William and Mary.
(d) George Washinton University.

3. In Chapter 2, what waiver is Lewis granted?
(a) A draft waiver.
(b) A vision waiver.
(c) An educational waiver.
(d) A handicapped waiver.

4. To what base is Lewis's father transferred in 1952?
(a) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
(b) The Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego.
(c) Port Everglades in Saluda, Virginia
(d) Norfolk Naval Base in Portsmouth, Virginia.

5. In Chapter 1, what desire does Lewis' father have for his son?
(a) To see him honor the family name by succeeding in a military career.
(b) To become a four star General.
(c) To finish college and attend law school.
(d) To do his best in whatever field suits Louis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 1952, what does Lewis observe in the base pool that he finds fascinating?

3. In what branch of the armed forces does Lewis's father serve?

4. At what point in his life does the author begin telling his story?

5. In 1952, why does Lewis's father become wary about letting his son mix with the troops on base?

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