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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. Where is Camp 413 located?
(a) East of Seoul.
(b) North of Hanoi.
(c) Outside Da Nang.
(d) Outside Dong Ha.

2. What is the name of Lewis's twin sister?
(a) Toddy.
(b) Martha.
(c) Linda.
(d) Virginia.

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

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

5. Who is Corporal Turner?
(a) The senior corpsman
(b) The radio operator.
(c) Squad leader.
(d) The platoon guide.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, from what conflict or war had Lewis's father just returned?

2. What military campaign is launched in January of 1968?

3. What does Ken Shelleman purchase before embarking on his wartime service?

4. What position does Lewis desire in the military?

5. What does Paul Barents teach Lewis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Lewis's "stubbies"?

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

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

4. How does Lewpy's birth affect Lewis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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