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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is Lewis's platoon given vehicular transportation to Marble Mountain?
(a) The walking path is littered with land mines.
(b) It is over two days march away.
(c) The platoon is part of a parade.
(d) As a reward for killing ten enemy soldiers the previous evening.

4. What bad habit does Lewis resume soon after arriving in Vietnam?
(a) Philandering.
(b) Cursing.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Smoking.

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

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

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

8. What military campaign is launched in January of 1968?
(a) The Easter offensive.
(b) Operation Desert Shield.
(c) The Tet offensive.
(d) Operation Barbarossa.

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

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

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

12. What war is America fighting in 1967?
(a) The Korean War.
(b) Desert Storm.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) Afghanistan War.

13. In Chapter 3, what does Lewis ask Toddy to send him?
(a) A photograph.
(b) A water poncho.
(c) Paper and pens.
(d) Canned food.

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

15. Why do Lieutenant Doan's men complain to Lewis in Chapter 4?
(a) They are not being treated fairly.
(b) Lewis' men are loud and obnoxious.
(c) Their patrols are more dangerous.
(d) Lewis's men have desecrated an enemy corpse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what branch of the armed forces does Lewis's father serve?

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

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

4. What news does Toddy give Lewis in Chapter 2?

5. Which soldier is elevated to acting platoon sergeant when Sergeant Leslie is injured?

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