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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Lewis desire in the military?
(a) Artillery officer.
(b) Combat engineer.
(c) Combat platoon leader.
(d) Judge Advocate.

2. In Chapter 1, what responsibility does Lewis's father have at Camp Pendleton?
(a) Reacclimating returning GIs.
(b) Training troops for Korea.
(c) Gathering intelligence about German troop movement.
(d) Training troops for Vietnam.

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

4. Which famous actor's stepson also graduates at Lewis' commissioning ceremony?
(a) Frank Sinatra
(b) Jimmy Stewart.
(c) Clark Gable.
(d) Dean Martin.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the first visitor to see Lewis after his injury?

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

4. Which member of the platoon joins Lewis and Toddy for drinks at the end of Chapter 5?

5. What painful treatment must Lewis endure to prepare his leg for surgery?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection shortly after assuming command of his platoon?

2. Describe Dr. Cabot's treatment of Lewis.

3. How does Lewis's college life contrast with his experiences in Officer Candidate School?

4. What does Lewis prevent his men from doing to an enemy corpse in Chapter 3?

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

6. How does the Tet offensive affect the Vietnam War?

7. What opinion does Chesty have about the Marine Corps' training methods?

8. How does Chesty's career influence young Lewis?

9. How does Lewis lose his legs?

10. What does Lewis decide to give Toddy the first time she sees him in the hospital?

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