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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 2, what waiver is Lewis granted?

3. In Chapter 1, what responsibility does Lewis's father have at Camp Pendleton?

4. What does the platoon discover one morning after camping on the sides of two hills in a V-shaped draw?

5. In Chapter 1, what rank had Lewis's father attained?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Chesty's career influence young Lewis?

6. What are Lewis's "stubbies"?

7. Describe Paul Barents.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the hope that Lewpy's birth gives Lewis. What motivation does Lewis have being a father? What emotional, psychological, and physical changes does Lewis experience after the birth of this son? How could a newborn infant motivate a grown man to succeed?

Essay Topic 2

How does the end of the Vietnam War affect Lewis and other characters in the book? What are the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual effects of the war on Lewis? What effect does the war have on his relationships with other people?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the progression of Lewis's political views. What factors influence the change in his political views throughout the years? How and why do his views differ from his father's by the end of the book?

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