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

2. In Chapter 1, how does Lewis blacken his eye?
(a) By falling off his bike.
(b) From the ricochet of a bb pellet.
(c) From the recoil of a .45-caliber pistol.
(d) By falling out of a deer stand.

3. Why was Lewis' predecessor relieved of duty?
(a) He stepped on a land mine.
(b) He was accused of war atrocities.
(c) He shot his staff sergeant.
(d) He accidentally shot his own radio operator.

4. What does Ken Shelleman purchase before embarking on his wartime service?
(a) A $100,000 life insurance policy.
(b) A new house.
(c) A motorcycle.
(d) An expensive red convertible.

5. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?
(a) Buy a red convertible Mustang.
(b) Marry his high school sweetheart.
(c) Put himself through a physical training program.
(d) Attend law school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What college does Lewis attend?

3. Why does Lewis become angry with the villagers his platoon is supposed to protect?

4. What regret does Lewis have about his first mission in the DMZ?

5. What is the name of Lewis's father?

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