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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 McMoangle?
(a) The hospital corpsman who encourages and assists Lewis.
(b) Lewis's physical therapist.
(c) Lewis's firstborn son.
(d) The doctor in charge of Lewis' hand surgery.

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

3. What does Lewis see his father do for the first time the day he leaves home for war?
(a) Walk away.
(b) Cry.
(c) Embrace Toddy.
(d) Salute him.

4. Why does Lewis' platoon look forward to patrolling the Tu Cau Bridge?
(a) The vendors there sell cigarettes and beer.
(b) The bunker there offers showers and hot food.
(c) It is a relatively safe and easy patrol.
(d) The ocean breezes cool the air as they patrol.

5. Whom does Lewis throw a New Year's party for while in the hospital?
(a) Phil Leslie.
(b) Toddy.
(c) Lewpy.
(d) Chesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is living with Martha in Chapter 2?

2. Which friend from the states does Lewis encounter at the officer's club bar in Vietnam?

3. What does Eddie make?

4. In Chapter 1, how does Lewis blacken his eye?

5. What war is America fighting in 1967?

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