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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 living with Martha in Chapter 2?
(a) Chesty.
(b) Toddy.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Lewis.

2. Why does Walter Cronkite report Lewis's injury on the evening news?
(a) Walter Cronkite is a personal friend of the Puller family.
(b) Lewis sacrificed his safety to protect his platoon.
(c) Lewis is the son of a war hero.
(d) Lewis was injured while trying to rescue a comrade.

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

4. What was Martha's first response upon seeing Lewis?
(a) To faint.
(b) To pray silently for his death.
(c) To hug him.
(d) To cry.

5. In 1952, what does Lewis observe in the base pool that he finds fascinating?
(a) The bulging, tattooed muscles of the soldiers.
(b) The drills of the SEAL team.
(c) The figures of the civilian nurses.
(d) A mock battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what country do young men flee to in 1967 to avoid the wartime draft?

2. Which solider in Lewis' platoon excels at walking point on patrols?

3. What is Marble Mountain?

4. Where is Camp 413 located?

5. Where does Toddy plan to live while Lewis is fighting in the war?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What causes Lewis to see his father as a fallible human being?

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

8. Why does the platoon bury their garbage?

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

10. How does Lewpy's birth affect Lewis?

(see the answer keys)

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