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

2. To what country do young men flee to in 1967 to avoid the wartime draft?
(a) Canada.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Grenada.
(d) Alaska.

3. How does Sergeant Sorg assist Lewis during his military training?
(a) He mediates between Lewis and Chesty.
(b) He carries Lewis's pack when Lewis is injured.
(c) He encourages Lewis to conquer a difficult training hill.
(d) He helps Lewis study for the officer candidate exam.

4. What is the Riviera?
(a) The resort area for troops in Vietnam.
(b) An expensive hotel in Las Vegas.
(c) The most dangerous patrol area near Camp 413.
(d) A costal area between Italy and France.

5. Who is Lieutenant Doan?
(a) A Vietnamese government official who greets the platoon.
(b) Captain Thanh's replacement.
(c) A Veitcong spy.
(d) The platoon translator.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1952, why does Lewis's father become wary about letting his son mix with the troops on base?

2. What local ware does Lewis prohibit his men from purchasing at the Tu Cau Bridge?

3. Who is invited to live with Toddy and Lewis while her husband is recovering from surgery?

4. What bad habit does Lewis resume soon after arriving in Vietnam?

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

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