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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what honor is Bob Kerrey nominated in Chapter 5?
(a) The Medal of Honor.
(b) The Legion of Merit.
(c) The Purple Heart.
(d) The Silver Star.

2. How does Sergeant Sorg assist Lewis during his military training?
(a) He encourages Lewis to conquer a difficult training hill.
(b) He helps Lewis study for the officer candidate exam.
(c) He mediates between Lewis and Chesty.
(d) He carries Lewis's pack when Lewis is injured.

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

4. Why is Lewis's locker raided in Chapter 2?
(a) Lewis's friends are trying to help him stop smoking.
(b) Because the thieves want name tags bearing the Puller name.
(c) Because Lewis is a "newbie".
(d) Lewis has a forbidden stash of chocolate.

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

6. Whom does Lewis throw a New Year's party for while in the hospital?
(a) Toddy.
(b) Chesty.
(c) Phil Leslie.
(d) Lewpy.

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

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

9. In Chapter 4, what alerts snipers to the platoon's position during their third patrol rotation?
(a) The detonation of a booby trap.
(b) A snapped branch.
(c) A hacking cough.
(d) The laughter of the patrol.

10. Why was Lewis' predecessor relieved of duty?
(a) He shot his staff sergeant.
(b) He accidentally shot his own radio operator.
(c) He was accused of war atrocities.
(d) He stepped on a land mine.

11. In 1952, why does Lewis's father become wary about letting his son mix with the troops on base?
(a) Lewis learns to like the taste of alcohol.
(b) Lewis has a fascination with weapons.
(c) Lewis develops a habit of cursing.
(d) Lewis hears gruesome stories of war.

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

13. What difficulties do Lewis and his sister have to adapt to when they move to Saluda, Virginia?
(a) The responsibility of household chores.
(b) Chesty's long absences.
(c) The lack of children their own ages.
(d) The sudden changes in climate.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lewis lose his legs?

2. Who is Lieutenant Doan?

3. What military campaign is launched in January of 1968?

4. Why doesn't Lewis like Lieutenant Doan?

5. Who is Paul Barents?

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