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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lewis' platoon look forward to patrolling the Tu Cau Bridge?
(a) The ocean breezes cool the air as they patrol.
(b) The bunker there offers showers and hot food.
(c) It is a relatively safe and easy patrol.
(d) The vendors there sell cigarettes and beer.

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

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

4. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?
(a) Attend law school.
(b) Marry his high school sweetheart.
(c) Put himself through a physical training program.
(d) Buy a red convertible Mustang.

5. Who is invited to live with Toddy and Lewis while her husband is recovering from surgery?
(a) Kathy Barents.
(b) Linda Zier.
(c) Martha Barents.
(d) Linda Cabot.

6. Who is Corporal Watson?
(a) The senior corpsman.
(b) The platoon guide.
(c) Squad leader.
(d) The radio operator.

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

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

9. Why is Corporal Hitch assigned to Lewis' platoon?
(a) He admires Chesty Puller.
(b) Lewis is "green" and could use his help.
(c) He is being punished with combat duty.
(d) He requested Lewis' platoon.

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

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

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

13. In 1952, what does Lewis observe in the base pool that he finds fascinating?
(a) The drills of the SEAL team.
(b) A mock battle.
(c) The bulging, tattooed muscles of the soldiers.
(d) The figures of the civilian nurses.

14. Who is Fidget?
(a) The camp mascot.
(b) A Corporal who befriends Lewis.
(c) Chesty's personal aide.
(d) Lewis's dog

15. What painful treatment must Lewis endure to prepare his leg for surgery?
(a) Steel pin alignments.
(b) Muscle building.
(c) Skin stretching.
(d) Chemotherapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amazes Lewis about Bob Kerrey?

2. Whose wedding does Lewis attend in Chapter 5?

3. Why do Lieutenant Doan's men complain to Lewis in Chapter 4?

4. What was Martha's first response upon seeing Lewis?

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

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