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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What historic event occurs in Chapter 6?
(a) The Challenger space shuttle explodes.
(b) Martin Luther King is assassinated.
(c) The Voyager space probe is launched.
(d) Neil Armstrong walks on the moon.

2. What regret does Lewis have about his first mission in the DMZ?
(a) His platoon had killed retreating enemy soldiers.
(b) The enemy found their position.
(c) He lost a good soldier.
(d) He feels he should have been tougher on his men.

3. In Chapter 2, where does Virginia's husband serve during the war?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Korea.
(d) Germany.

4. What technological advance does Lewis's second pair of artificial legs contain?
(a) Tension rods.
(b) Adjustable cups and attachment straps.
(c) Hydraulic knees.
(d) Spring loaded ankles.

5. What was Martha's first response upon seeing Lewis?
(a) To cry.
(b) To pray silently for his death.
(c) To faint.
(d) To hug him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprise announcement does Tom Downing give in Chapter 8?

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

3. What lesson does Lewis learn the day his eye is blackened?

4. What are stubbies?

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

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