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

2. What local ware does Lewis prohibit his men from purchasing at the Tu Cau Bridge?
(a) Party girls.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Local food.
(d) Marijuana.

3. What effect does working with veterans have on Lewis in Chapter 8?
(a) He becomes depressed.
(b) He realizes that he is not alone in his fight to survive.
(c) He is energized because he feels needed.
(d) He decides that veterans need a veteran representative in government.

4. How does Lewis lose his legs?
(a) He falls on a grenade to protect his platoon.
(b) He steps on a booby trap while running for safety.
(c) He is shot in the back while trying to escape an ambush.
(d) He steps on a booby trap while rescuing Sergeant Leslie.

5. Why doesn't Lewis like Lieutenant Doan?
(a) He is arrogant.
(b) He is a hypocrite.
(c) He is cruel to his troops.
(d) He has betrayed his own people.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Lt. Calley on trial in Chapter 7?

3. Where does Lewis work in 1975?

4. In what branch of the armed forces does Lewis's father serve?

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

(see the answer key)

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