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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 Paul Barents?
(a) The doctor in charge of Lewis' hand surgery.
(b) A double leg amputee and Lewis' roommate in the SOQ.
(c) The hospital corpsman who encourages and assists Lewis.
(d) Lewis's physical therapist.

2. At what point in his life does the author begin telling his story?
(a) At eleven years of age.
(b) The summer of 1971.
(c) The fall of 1945.
(d) At six years of age.

3. Who is Lewpy?
(a) The hospital corpsman who encourages and assists Lewis.
(b) The nurse who bathes Lewis' wounds.
(c) Lewis's firstborn son.
(d) Lewis's physical therapist.

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

5. In 1952, why does Lewis's father become wary about letting his son mix with the troops on base?
(a) Lewis has a fascination with weapons.
(b) Lewis learns to like the taste of alcohol.
(c) Lewis develops a habit of cursing.
(d) Lewis hears gruesome stories of war.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What difficulties do Lewis and his sister have to adapt to when they move to Saluda, Virginia?

3. In 1951, what does Lewis's father give him for his birthday?

4. What does Paul Barents teach Lewis?

5. For what honor is Bob Kerrey nominated in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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