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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the platoon discover one morning after camping on the sides of two hills in a V-shaped draw?
(a) A dead Vietcong soldier in an American uniform.
(b) A cache of cigarettes and beer.
(c) A booby trap made from a discarded C-ration can.
(d) A group of refugees hiding in caves.

3. Why does the platoon carefully bury their garbage?
(a) To keep wild animals out of camp.
(b) To hide their presence from the Vietcong.
(c) To prevent the Vietcong from making booby traps.
(d) As part of the policy to keep the area clean.

4. Who is Corporal Watson?
(a) The senior corpsman.
(b) The radio operator.
(c) The platoon guide.
(d) Squad leader.

5. For what honor is Bob Kerrey nominated in Chapter 5?
(a) The Purple Heart.
(b) The Legion of Merit.
(c) The Medal of Honor.
(d) The Silver Star.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eddie make?

2. What prevents Lewis from asking Toddy for a divorce?

3. In Chapter 2, what waiver is Lewis granted?

4. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?

5. In Chapter 2, where does Virginia's husband serve during the war?

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