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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. What prevents Lewis from asking Toddy for a divorce?
(a) Advice from his father.
(b) His religious beliefs.
(c) Seeing Paul with his wife Kathy.
(d) His fear of being alone.

2. Why does Lewis' platoon look forward to patrolling the Tu Cau Bridge?
(a) The vendors there sell cigarettes and beer.
(b) The ocean breezes cool the air as they patrol.
(c) The bunker there offers showers and hot food.
(d) It is a relatively safe and easy patrol.

3. Who is McMoangle?
(a) The doctor in charge of Lewis' hand surgery.
(b) The hospital corpsman who encourages and assists Lewis.
(c) Lewis's firstborn son.
(d) Lewis's physical therapist.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is the platoon's mission into the DMZ compromised?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Lewis lose his legs?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Paul Barents.

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