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

2. What are stubbies?
(a) A nickname for the short cigarettes rationed by the military.
(b) A group of corpsmen in charge of morale.
(c) Short artificial legs used for training amputees.
(d) The pins used in bone repair.

3. Who is Lewpy?
(a) Lewis's firstborn son.
(b) Lewis's physical therapist.
(c) The hospital corpsman who encourages and assists Lewis.
(d) The nurse who bathes Lewis' wounds.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what responsibility does Lewis's father have at Camp Pendleton?

2. In 1951, what does Lewis's father give him for his birthday?

3. What did Lewis give Toddy when she visited him in the hospital?

4. Why is Lewis's platoon given vehicular transportation to Marble Mountain?

5. Who is Commander Shaughnessey?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does duty at the Tu Cau Bridge differ from other patrols in Vietnam?

3. Describe Paul Barents.

4. How does Lewis prepare for entry into military life?

5. How does the experience of combat affect Lewis' relationship with his father?

6. What are Lewis's "stubbies"?

7. How does Lewis suffer as a young boy due to his father's fame and position?

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

9. What lessons does Lewis learn from his father as a young boy?

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

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