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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. Which famous actor's stepson also graduates at Lewis' commissioning ceremony?
(a) Clark Gable.
(b) Jimmy Stewart.
(c) Frank Sinatra
(d) Dean Martin.

2. Why does Lewis' platoon look forward to patrolling the Tu Cau Bridge?
(a) It is a relatively safe and easy patrol.
(b) The ocean breezes cool the air as they patrol.
(c) The bunker there offers showers and hot food.
(d) The vendors there sell cigarettes and beer.

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. Who is Phil Leslie?
(a) The radio operator who was shot.
(b) The Staff Sergeant who ran the platoon before Lewis' arrival.
(c) The corpsman for Lewis' platoon.
(d) One of Nixon's political advisors in Vietnam.

5. Where is Camp 413 located?
(a) East of Seoul.
(b) Outside Da Nang.
(c) North of Hanoi.
(d) Outside Dong Ha.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What position does Lewis assign Cowboy?

4. How does Lewis lose his legs?

5. In Chapter 1, from what conflict or war had Lewis's father just returned?

(see the answer key)

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