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

2. In what branch of the armed forces does Lewis's father serve?
(a) The Marines.
(b) The Army.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The Air Force.

3. What type of school is Lewis accepted at after graduating from college?
(a) Medical school.
(b) Law school.
(c) Officer Candidate School.
(d) Navy SEAL school.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Lewis like Lieutenant Doan?

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

3. Why is Lewis's platoon given vehicular transportation to Marble Mountain?

4. In Chapter 3, what does Lewis ask Toddy to send him?

5. What is Captain Thanh's opinion of Lewis's presence in Vietnam?

(see the answer key)

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