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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In 1951, what does Lewis's father give him for his birthday?
(a) A .22-caliber single-shot rifle.
(b) A Daisy Red Ryder BB gun.
(c) A Tippmann A-5.
(d) A .45-caliber pistol.

3. Why does a group of Vietnam veterans gather in Washington D.C. in April of 1971?
(a) To plan the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
(b) To protest the war by burning American flags.
(c) To symbolically dispose of their hard-won combat medals.
(d) To attend Woodstock.

4. What position does Lewis assign Cowboy?
(a) Squad leader.
(b) Platoon guide.
(c) Senior corpsman.
(d) Radio operator.

5. Who is Fidget?
(a) Lewis's dog
(b) A Corporal who befriends Lewis.
(c) The camp mascot.
(d) Chesty's personal aide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Phil Leslie?

2. Who is Corporal Watson?

3. What painful treatment must Lewis endure to prepare his leg for surgery?

4. Whom does Lewis throw a New Year's party for while in the hospital?

5. Why is Lt. Calley on trial in Chapter 7?

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