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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 the first visitor to see Lewis after his injury?
(a) Toddy.
(b) Phil Leslie.
(c) Lewis's father.
(d) Captain Woods.

2. Where is Lewis' unit deployed when he first arrives in Vietnam?
(a) Just north of Seoul.
(b) Near the Cua Viet River.
(c) Near the Thanlyin river.
(d) Outside Ho Chi Minh.

3. What regret does Lewis have about his first mission in the DMZ?
(a) The enemy found their position.
(b) His platoon had killed retreating enemy soldiers.
(c) He feels he should have been tougher on his men.
(d) He lost a good soldier.

4. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?
(a) Marry his high school sweetheart.
(b) Put himself through a physical training program.
(c) Buy a red convertible Mustang.
(d) Attend law school.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Corporal Hitch assigned to Lewis' platoon?

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

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

4. What does Lewis see his father do for the first time the day he leaves home for war?

5. Who is Commander Shaughnessey?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lewis lose his legs?

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

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

4. Why does Lewis resume a former bad habit in Vietnam?

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

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

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

8. How does a local village take advantage of Lewis and his officers in Chapter 3?

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

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

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