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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Lewis have difficulty with the local newspaper?
(a) The editor is a liberal.
(b) The owner is Paul Trible's nephew.
(c) The media still views Lewis as a "baby killer" Veitnam veteran.
(d) The editor's niece had gone to school with his opponent's wife.

3. Why do Lieutenant Doan's men complain to Lewis in Chapter 4?
(a) Lewis' men are loud and obnoxious.
(b) Lewis's men have desecrated an enemy corpse.
(c) They are not being treated fairly.
(d) Their patrols are more dangerous.

4. Why does Lewis have some difficulty with his co-workers in Chapter 8?
(a) They are nervous about his disabilities.
(b) Lewis has an abrasive temperament.
(c) They dislike Lewis for granting clemency to draft dodgers.
(d) They do not agree with his political views.

5. What surprise announcement does Tom Downing give in Chapter 8?
(a) He will run for President of the United States.
(b) He is enlisting in the Marines.
(c) He will not seek re-election.
(d) He has cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Willet plan to improve Lewis's grip in his right hand?

2. Whom does Lewis throw a New Year's party for while in the hospital?

3. Which solider in Lewis' platoon excels at walking point on patrols?

4. Who is Corporal Watson?

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

(see the answer key)

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