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

2. What amazes Lewis about Bob Kerrey?
(a) He always wears a smile.
(b) He never gives up hope.
(c) He is adamant about running for Congress.
(d) He refuses to take pain medication after surgery.

3. How does Lewis lose his legs?
(a) He steps on a booby trap while rescuing Sergeant Leslie.
(b) He steps on a booby trap while running for safety.
(c) He is shot in the back while trying to escape an ambush.
(d) He falls on a grenade to protect his platoon.

4. In Chapter 1, how does Lewis blacken his eye?
(a) From the ricochet of a bb pellet.
(b) From the recoil of a .45-caliber pistol.
(c) By falling out of a deer stand.
(d) By falling off his bike.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what desire does Lewis' father have for his son?

2. What device does Lewis lobby for using the local newspaper and the local American Legion post?

3. In 1952, what does Lewis observe in the base pool that he finds fascinating?

4. What military campaign is launched in January of 1968?

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

(see the answer key)

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