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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In 1951, what does Lewis's father give him for his birthday?
(a) A Daisy Red Ryder BB gun.
(b) A .45-caliber pistol.
(c) A .22-caliber single-shot rifle.
(d) A Tippmann A-5.

3. What is the Riviera?
(a) A costal area between Italy and France.
(b) An expensive hotel in Las Vegas.
(c) The resort area for troops in Vietnam.
(d) The most dangerous patrol area near Camp 413.

4. In Chapter 1, what rank had Lewis's father attained?
(a) Lieutenant Colonel.
(b) Lieutenant General.
(c) Colonel Brigadier.
(d) Brigadier General.

5. How does Lewis earn his first Purple Heart medal?
(a) A piece of shrapnel from a booby trap injures his hand.
(b) He is shot in the leg while trying to escape an ambush.
(c) He is injured while dragging a member of his platoon to safety.
(d) He is shot in the hand by a Vietcong sniper.

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

7. In what branch of the armed forces does Lewis's father serve?
(a) The Army.
(b) The Air Force.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The Marines.

8. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?
(a) He is looking for a spy.
(b) To judge the cleanliness of his platoon.
(c) To evaluate his men informally.
(d) To establish his authority.

9. Who is Lieutenant Doan?
(a) A Veitcong spy.
(b) Captain Thanh's replacement.
(c) A Vietnamese government official who greets the platoon.
(d) The platoon translator.

10. What was Martha's first response upon seeing Lewis?
(a) To hug him.
(b) To cry.
(c) To faint.
(d) To pray silently for his death.

11. What local ware does Lewis prohibit his men from purchasing at the Tu Cau Bridge?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Party girls.
(d) Local food.

12. What prevents Lewis from asking Toddy for a divorce?
(a) Seeing Paul with his wife Kathy.
(b) Advice from his father.
(c) His fear of being alone.
(d) His religious beliefs.

13. Which friend from the states does Lewis encounter at the officer's club bar in Vietnam?
(a) Phil Leslie.
(b) Paul Barents.
(c) John Zier.
(d) Ken Shelleman.

14. Why doesn't Lewis like Lieutenant Doan?
(a) He is cruel to his troops.
(b) He is arrogant.
(c) He is a hypocrite.
(d) He has betrayed his own people.

15. What is the name of Lewis's father?
(a) Lewis "Chesty" Puller.
(b) Johnathan "Chesty" Pullman.
(c) Lewis "Chesty" Pullman.
(d) Johnathan "Chesty" Puller.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Lewis's twin sister?

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

4. Who is Lewpy?

5. What is Captain Thanh's opinion of Lewis's presence in Vietnam?

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