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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of school is Lewis accepted at after graduating from college?
(a) Officer Candidate School.
(b) Law school.
(c) Navy SEAL school.
(d) Medical school.

2. Why is Corporal Hitch assigned to Lewis' platoon?
(a) He requested Lewis' platoon.
(b) He is being punished with combat duty.
(c) He admires Chesty Puller.
(d) Lewis is "green" and could use his help.

3. What military campaign is launched in January of 1968?
(a) The Easter offensive.
(b) Operation Desert Shield.
(c) The Tet offensive.
(d) Operation Barbarossa.

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

5. In 1952, why does Lewis's father become wary about letting his son mix with the troops on base?
(a) Lewis develops a habit of cursing.
(b) Lewis hears gruesome stories of war.
(c) Lewis has a fascination with weapons.
(d) Lewis learns to like the taste of alcohol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Toddy give Lewis in Chapter 2?

2. Where does Toddy plan to live while Lewis is fighting in the war?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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