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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 responsibility does Lewis's father have at Camp Pendleton?
(a) Gathering intelligence about German troop movement.
(b) Training troops for Vietnam.
(c) Reacclimating returning GIs.
(d) Training troops for Korea.

2. Who is Staff Sergeant Brown?
(a) Chesty Puller's replacement.
(b) Lewis's staff sergeant in Vietnam.
(c) Chesty Puller's personal assistant.
(d) Lewis's staff sergeant during officer training.

3. What position does Lewis desire in the military?
(a) Combat platoon leader.
(b) Artillery officer.
(c) Combat engineer.
(d) Judge Advocate.

4. Who is Corporal Watson?
(a) The senior corpsman.
(b) The radio operator.
(c) The platoon guide.
(d) Squad leader.

5. In Chapter 3, what does Lewis ask Toddy to send him?
(a) Paper and pens.
(b) Canned food.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A water poncho.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Fidget?

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

4. In 1951, what does Lewis's father give him for his birthday?

5. Which solider in Lewis' platoon excels at walking point on patrols?

(see the answer key)

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