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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Staff Sergeant Brown?

4. Who is Corporal Watson?

5. Where is Camp 413 located?

(see the answer key)

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