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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bad habit does Lewis resume soon after arriving in Vietnam?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Philandering.
(c) Smoking.
(d) Cursing.

2. To what base is Lewis's father transferred in 1954?
(a) Port Everglades in Saluda, Virginia
(b) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
(c) The Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego.
(d) Norfolk Naval Base in Portsmouth, Virginia.

3. What technological advance does Lewis's second pair of artificial legs contain?
(a) Hydraulic knees.
(b) Tension rods.
(c) Adjustable cups and attachment straps.
(d) Spring loaded ankles.

4. How does Lewis use his knowledge of military strategy in civilian life?
(a) To create a strategy for his election campaign.
(b) To create a stategy for outwitting the local newspaper media.
(c) To lobby for handicapped access in public buildings.
(d) To plan routes around public buildings.

5. Who is Corporal Watson?
(a) The platoon guide.
(b) Squad leader.
(c) The senior corpsman.
(d) The radio operator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nicolai Knerick?

2. Why is Lewis's locker raided in Chapter 2?

3. Who is McMoangle?

4. Why does Lewis become angry with the villagers his platoon is supposed to protect?

5. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?

(see the answer key)

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