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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Lewis' predecessor relieved of duty?
(a) He stepped on a land mine.
(b) He was accused of war atrocities.
(c) He accidentally shot his own radio operator.
(d) He shot his staff sergeant.

2. Why does Lewis become angry with the villagers his platoon is supposed to protect?
(a) They allow enemy snipers to take refuge in their villages.
(b) They try to sell their daughters to his platoon.
(c) They refuse to help wounded American soldiers.
(d) They do not listen to his warnings about land mines.

3. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?
(a) He is looking for a spy.
(b) To establish his authority.
(c) To judge the cleanliness of his platoon.
(d) To evaluate his men informally.

4. What historic event occurs in Chapter 6?
(a) Martin Luther King is assassinated.
(b) Neil Armstrong walks on the moon.
(c) The Voyager space probe is launched.
(d) The Challenger space shuttle explodes.

5. In the letter Dr. Sandzen shows Lewis, what does the Navy Surgeon General advise his subordinate commands to do to all active-duty injured veterans?
(a) Retire those who are unable to return to duty.
(b) Administer life saving treatment only.
(c) Send them stateside.
(d) Return them to duty as soon as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Camp 413 located?

2. After leaving the hospital for the last time, what does Lewis decide to do as a civilian?

3. Why is Lewis sad in Chapter 9?

4. What position does Lewis assign Cowboy?

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

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