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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 famous actor's stepson also graduates at Lewis' commissioning ceremony?

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

3. Why was Lewis' predecessor relieved of duty?

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

5. What lesson does Lewis learn the day his eye is blackened?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does the platoon bury their garbage?

6. How does Lewis lose his legs?

7. How does Lewpy's birth affect Lewis?

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

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

10. How does Toddy's pregnancy affect Lewis's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the different reconstructive surgeries that Lewis endures during his recovery. How do these surgeries affect his physical recovery? What hopes and disappointments does Lewis face as a result of his reconstructive surgeries?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Lewis's leadership skills. What experience does he have with leadership before the Vietnam War? How are his leadership qualities formed during the war? How does Lewis use his leadership skills after the war?

Essay Topic 3

How do Lewis and his platoon cope with the stress of war while in Vietnam? Why are their patrols rotated so often? What coping mechanisms does Lewis develop that he wishes he could have avoided?

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