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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. Why is the platoon's mission into the DMZ compromised?
(a) A forbidden campfire alerts the Vietcong to the platoon's position.
(b) Lewis loses radio contact with Captain Woods.
(c) There is a delay due to Corporal Hitch's heat exhaustion.
(d) Corporal Watson steps on a land mine.

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

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

4. Which friend from the states does Lewis encounter at the officer's club bar in Vietnam?
(a) Paul Barents.
(b) Phil Leslie.
(c) John Zier.
(d) Ken Shelleman.

5. What war is America fighting in 1967?
(a) The Korean War.
(b) Desert Storm.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) Afghanistan War.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?

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

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

4. In Chapter 1, what desire does Lewis' father have for his son?

5. What bad habit does Lewis resume soon after arriving in Vietnam?

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