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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What regret does Lewis have about his first mission in the DMZ?
(a) He lost a good soldier.
(b) His platoon had killed retreating enemy soldiers.
(c) He feels he should have been tougher on his men.
(d) The enemy found their position.

2. Where is Camp 413 located?
(a) Outside Dong Ha.
(b) Outside Da Nang.
(c) North of Hanoi.
(d) East of Seoul.

3. What does Eddie make?
(a) Custom-made artificial legs.
(b) Beautiful hand blown glassware.
(c) Art from discarded weaponry.
(d) Hand rolled cigarettes.

4. In Chapter 2, where does Virginia's husband serve during the war?
(a) Korea.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Germany.
(d) Afghanistan.

5. Who is the first visitor to see Lewis after his injury?
(a) Phil Leslie.
(b) Captain Woods.
(c) Toddy.
(d) Lewis's father.

6. What type of school is Lewis accepted at after graduating from college?
(a) Medical school.
(b) Law school.
(c) Officer Candidate School.
(d) Navy SEAL school.

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

8. Who is living with Martha in Chapter 2?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Lewis.
(c) Chesty.
(d) Toddy.

9. How does Lewis mark the landing zone for the medical chopper in Chapter 4?
(a) With a smoke grenade.
(b) With red spray paint.
(c) With a circle of branches.
(d) With a flare.

10. What does Lewis see his father do for the first time the day he leaves home for war?
(a) Cry.
(b) Embrace Toddy.
(c) Walk away.
(d) Salute him.

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

12. Which member of the platoon joins Lewis and Toddy for drinks at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Phil Leslie.
(b) Bob Kerrey.
(c) John Zier.
(d) Ken Shelleman.

13. What is Captain Thanh's opinion of Lewis's presence in Vietnam?
(a) Americans are busybodies and should mind their own business.
(b) Lewis is a savior to the Vietnamese people.
(c) Lewis is powerless to affect the Vietnamese destiny.
(d) All Americans are evil.

14. What lesson does Lewis learn the day his eye is blackened?
(a) Be sure of your target and of what is beyond it.
(b) Boys do not cry in front of grown men.
(c) Watch your front and trust that others will have your back.
(d) Always watch where you step.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what base is Lewis's father transferred in 1952?

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

3. To what base is Lewis's father transferred in 1954?

4. Whose wedding does Lewis attend in Chapter 5?

5. At what point in his life does the author begin telling his story?

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