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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what waiver is Lewis granted?
(a) A handicapped waiver.
(b) A draft waiver.
(c) A vision waiver.
(d) An educational waiver.

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

3. Why does Walter Cronkite report Lewis's injury on the evening news?
(a) Lewis is the son of a war hero.
(b) Walter Cronkite is a personal friend of the Puller family.
(c) Lewis sacrificed his safety to protect his platoon.
(d) Lewis was injured while trying to rescue a comrade.

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

5. Why is Lewis's locker raided in Chapter 2?
(a) Because Lewis is a "newbie".
(b) Because the thieves want name tags bearing the Puller name.
(c) Lewis has a forbidden stash of chocolate.
(d) Lewis's friends are trying to help him stop smoking.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what point in his life does the author begin telling his story?

2. Who is Fidget?

3. What does the platoon discover one morning after camping on the sides of two hills in a V-shaped draw?

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

5. Who is Phil Leslie?

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