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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 is Marble Mountain?
(a) One of the most dangerous patrol areas in Vietnam.
(b) The capitol city of Vietnam.
(c) A patrol area where the platoons were sent to relax.
(d) A Vietcong camp.

2. For what honor is Bob Kerrey nominated in Chapter 5?
(a) The Purple Heart.
(b) The Silver Star.
(c) The Medal of Honor.
(d) The Legion of Merit.

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

4. In the letter Dr. Sandzen shows Lewis, what does the Navy Surgeon General advise his subordinate commands to do to all active-duty injured veterans?
(a) Return them to duty as soon as possible.
(b) Send them stateside.
(c) Retire those who are unable to return to duty.
(d) Administer life saving treatment only.

5. Why is Lt. Calley on trial in Chapter 7?
(a) For going A.W.O.L. in Laos.
(b) For shooting his commanding officer.
(c) For the murder of a Vietcong general.
(d) For committing atrocities against civilians in Vietnam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lewis work in 1976?

2. Why does Dr. Sandzen decide to graft the two digits?

3. What does Lewis do for the first time in November of 1972?

4. In Chapter 7, how long does Lewis train on his second pair of artificial legs?

5. In what state is Lewis running for office?

(see the answer key)

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