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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 1, what rank had Lewis's father attained?
(a) Colonel Brigadier.
(b) Brigadier General.
(c) Lieutenant Colonel.
(d) Lieutenant General.

2. What does Lewis prevent his troops from doing to an enemy corpse in Chapter 3?
(a) Hanging it in a tree branch.
(b) Decorating it with beer cans.
(c) Urinating on it.
(d) Throwing it in the river for the crocodiles.

3. Who is Captain Thanh?
(a) A Vietnamese government official who greets the platoon.
(b) A Vietnamese ARVN captain Lewis admires.
(c) A Veitcong spy.
(d) The platoon translator.

4. In Chapter 1, what desire does Lewis' father have for his son?
(a) To finish college and attend law school.
(b) To see him honor the family name by succeeding in a military career.
(c) To do his best in whatever field suits Louis.
(d) To become a four star General.

5. What position does Lewis assign Cowboy?
(a) Squad leader.
(b) Platoon guide.
(c) Senior corpsman.
(d) Radio operator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Phil Leslie?

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

3. To what base is Lewis's father transferred in 1952?

4. How does Lewis earn his first Purple Heart medal?

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

(see the answer key)

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