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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Paul Barents?
(a) Lewis's physical therapist.
(b) A double leg amputee and Lewis' roommate in the SOQ.
(c) The hospital corpsman who encourages and assists Lewis.
(d) The doctor in charge of Lewis' hand surgery.

2. What does Ken Shelleman purchase before embarking on his wartime service?
(a) A new house.
(b) A $100,000 life insurance policy.
(c) A motorcycle.
(d) An expensive red convertible.

3. What are stubbies?
(a) A nickname for the short cigarettes rationed by the military.
(b) The pins used in bone repair.
(c) A group of corpsmen in charge of morale.
(d) Short artificial legs used for training amputees.

4. Who is Staff Sergeant Brown?
(a) Chesty Puller's personal assistant.
(b) Chesty Puller's replacement.
(c) Lewis's staff sergeant in Vietnam.
(d) Lewis's staff sergeant during officer training.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lewis see his father do for the first time the day he leaves home for war?

2. Who is the first visitor to see Lewis after his injury?

3. What does Paul Barents teach Lewis?

4. What position does Lewis assign Cowboy?

5. Who is McMoangle?

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