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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. How does Dr. Willet plan to improve Lewis's grip in his right hand?
(a) By grafting the tip of his pinky to his thumb.
(b) By splitting the tissue between Lewis' thumb and forefinger.
(c) By grafting cadaver tissue onto Lewis' hand.
(d) With a synthetic tissue graft.

2. How does the general public react to the return of the Vietnam Veterans in 1970?
(a) Americans welcome home the veterans with parades.
(b) The veterans are pitied by most Americans.
(c) No one greets the veterans when they arrive home.
(d) The veterans are reviled by most people in America.

3. 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) Send them stateside.
(c) Return them to duty as soon as possible.
(d) Administer life saving treatment only.

4. What news does Lewis receive from Virginia in Chapter 6?
(a) She is expecting another baby.
(b) His father had another stroke.
(c) Chester died of a heart attack.
(d) Her husband died in Laos.

5. Who is Phil Leslie?
(a) One of Nixon's political advisors in Vietnam.
(b) The Staff Sergeant who ran the platoon before Lewis' arrival.
(c) The corpsman for Lewis' platoon.
(d) The radio operator who was shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Lewis' unit deployed when he first arrives in Vietnam?

2. Why does Lewis order a rifle inspection upon taking command of his platoon?

3. What does Lewis decide to do with the letter Dr. Sandzen shows him?

4. What position does Lewis assign Cowboy?

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

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