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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what desire does Lewis' father have for his son?
(a) To see him honor the family name by succeeding in a military career.
(b) To do his best in whatever field suits Louis.
(c) To become a four star General.
(d) To finish college and attend law school.

2. What surprise announcement does Tom Downing give in Chapter 8?
(a) He is enlisting in the Marines.
(b) He will run for President of the United States.
(c) He will not seek re-election.
(d) He has cancer.

3. Whose wedding does Lewis attend in Chapter 5?
(a) Jim Crotty's wedding.
(b) John Zier's wedding.
(c) Ken Shelleman's wedding.
(d) Martha's wedding.

4. In Chapter 6, what occurs at Kent State University?
(a) Student protesters are shot by the Ohio National Guard.
(b) Teachers and students strike to protest the war.
(c) Student protesters are beaten by the Ohio National Guard.
(d) Students organize a music festival protesting the war.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Paul Barents?

2. Why is the platoon's mission into the DMZ compromised?

3. In Chapter 3, what does Lewis ask Toddy to send him?

4. What war is America fighting in 1967?

5. Why does Lewis have difficulty with the local newspaper?

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