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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lewis take a six week leave of absence from work in Chapter 8?
(a) To work on Charles S. Robb's campaign.
(b) To undergo another surgery to strengthen his legs.
(c) To work on Tom Downing's Presidiantial campaign.
(d) To undergo another surgery to strengthen his hands.

2. Why does a group of Vietnam veterans gather in Washington D.C. in April of 1971?
(a) To plan the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
(b) To attend Woodstock.
(c) To protest the war by burning American flags.
(d) To symbolically dispose of their hard-won combat medals.

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

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

5. What do Lewis's classmates encourage him to do in Chapter 7?
(a) Return to Vietnam to face his fears.
(b) Write a book of his experiences.
(c) Run for class office.
(d) Avenge John's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lewis have some difficulty with his co-workers in Chapter 8?

2. Who is Staff Sergeant Brown?

3. In Chapter 10, how does Lewis raise money to cover his campaign debts?

4. What does Lewis do for Tom Downing in Chapter 7?

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

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