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

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

3. In Chapter 1, how does Lewis blacken his eye?
(a) By falling off his bike.
(b) From the recoil of a .45-caliber pistol.
(c) By falling out of a deer stand.
(d) From the ricochet of a bb pellet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Lewis's twin sister?

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

3. Why does Lewis become angry with the villagers his platoon is supposed to protect?

4. What does Eddie make?

5. Who is Lewpy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lewis allow his men to do to an enemy corpse in Chapter 4?

2. Why does the platoon bury their garbage?

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

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

5. Why does Lewis wait a day before assuming command of his troops?

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

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

8. How does Chesty's fame and position affect Lewis's experiences at Officer Candidate School?

9. What are Lewis's "stubbies"?

10. How does Lewis's family react to his deployment to Vietnam?

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