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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 does Lewis wear at the dinner reception for the Soviets?
(a) The medal Nicolai gave him.
(b) A Soviet flag tie pin.
(c) An American flag.
(d) His uniform from Vietnam.

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

3. How does the general public react to the return of the Vietnam Veterans in 1970?
(a) The veterans are pitied by most Americans.
(b) No one greets the veterans when they arrive home.
(c) The veterans are reviled by most people in America.
(d) Americans welcome home the veterans with parades.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Toddy and Lewis vacation in Chapter 10?

2. In 1951, what does Lewis's father give him for his birthday?

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

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

5. In which war did the Soviet veterans in the Epilogue fight?

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