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

2. What type of school is Lewis accepted at after graduating from college?
(a) Medical school.
(b) Law school.
(c) Navy SEAL school.
(d) Officer Candidate School.

3. Who is Captain Thanh?
(a) The platoon translator.
(b) A Vietnamese ARVN captain Lewis admires.
(c) A Veitcong spy.
(d) A Vietnamese government official who greets the platoon.

4. In Chapter 1, what rank had Lewis's father attained?
(a) Lieutenant General.
(b) Colonel Brigadier.
(c) Lieutenant Colonel.
(d) Brigadier General.

5. In what branch of the armed forces does Lewis's father serve?
(a) The Air Force.
(b) The Army.
(c) The Navy.
(d) The Marines.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Fidget?

4. What war is America fighting in 1967?

5. What regret does Lewis have about his first mission in the DMZ?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Lewis's predecessor in Vietnam relieved of duty?

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

7. How does Lewis lose his legs?

8. How does Lewis's move to an apartment affect his recovery?

9. Describe Paul Barents.

10. How does Toddy's pregnancy affect Lewis's life?

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