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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. What is the name of Lewis's father?
(a) Lewis "Chesty" Puller.
(b) Johnathan "Chesty" Puller.
(c) Johnathan "Chesty" Pullman.
(d) Lewis "Chesty" Pullman.

2. 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.

3. At what point in his life does the author begin telling his story?
(a) The summer of 1971.
(b) The fall of 1945.
(c) At eleven years of age.
(d) At six years of age.

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

5. In what branch of the armed forces does Lewis's father serve?
(a) The Army.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The Marines.
(d) The Air Force.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Lewis desire in the military?

2. To what country do young men flee to in 1967 to avoid the wartime draft?

3. To what base is Lewis's father transferred in 1954?

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

5. Who is Staff Sergeant Brown?

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