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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. Where is Camp 413 located?
(a) Outside Da Nang.
(b) East of Seoul.
(c) North of Hanoi.
(d) Outside Dong Ha.

2. To what country do young men flee to in 1967 to avoid the wartime draft?
(a) Canada.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Grenada.
(d) Cuba.

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

4. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?
(a) He is looking for a spy.
(b) To establish his authority.
(c) To evaluate his men informally.
(d) To judge the cleanliness of his platoon.

5. Who is Dennis Lieberson?
(a) The Chief Lawyer to the White House in 1976.
(b) The Speaker of the House in 1976.
(c) Paul Trible's running mate.
(d) Lewis's campaign manager.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what desire does Lewis' father have for his son?

2. Which famous actor's stepson also graduates at Lewis' commissioning ceremony?

3. At what point in his life does the author begin telling his story?

4. What does Ken Shelleman purchase before embarking on his wartime service?

5. What local ware does Lewis prohibit his men from purchasing at the Tu Cau Bridge?

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