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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. What is the name of Lewis's father?
(a) Lewis "Chesty" Puller.
(b) Lewis "Chesty" Pullman.
(c) Johnathan "Chesty" Puller.
(d) Johnathan "Chesty" Pullman.

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

3. In 1952, what does Lewis observe in the base pool that he finds fascinating?
(a) The drills of the SEAL team.
(b) The figures of the civilian nurses.
(c) A mock battle.
(d) The bulging, tattooed muscles of the soldiers.

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

5. Who is living with Martha in Chapter 2?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Lewis.
(c) Toddy.
(d) Chesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the platoon carefully bury their garbage?

2. Who is McMoangle?

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

4. What painful treatment must Lewis endure to prepare his leg for surgery?

5. What college does Lewis attend?

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