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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. In Chapter 1, what desire does Lewis' father have for his son?
(a) To do his best in whatever field suits Louis.
(b) To see him honor the family name by succeeding in a military career.
(c) To finish college and attend law school.
(d) To become a four star General.

2. What painful treatment must Lewis endure to prepare his leg for surgery?
(a) Chemotherapy.
(b) Muscle building.
(c) Steel pin alignments.
(d) Skin stretching.

3. Why is Corporal Hitch assigned to Lewis' platoon?
(a) He admires Chesty Puller.
(b) He requested Lewis' platoon.
(c) Lewis is "green" and could use his help.
(d) He is being punished with combat duty.

4. Who is Phil Leslie?
(a) The corpsman for Lewis' platoon.
(b) The Staff Sergeant who ran the platoon before Lewis' arrival.
(c) The radio operator who was shot.
(d) One of Nixon's political advisors in Vietnam.

5. What do Toddy and Lewis decide to do at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Take a family vacation.
(b) Go on a second honeymoon.
(c) Move.
(d) Attend counseling sessions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 6, what occurs at Kent State University?

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

4. What is the name of Lewis's twin sister?

5. Why are Lewis's friends disturbed by his behavior in Chapter 9?

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