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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what branch of the armed forces does Lewis's father serve?
(a) The Navy.
(b) The Army.
(c) The Air Force.
(d) The Marines.

2. What war is America fighting in 1967?
(a) The Korean War.
(b) The Vietnam War.
(c) Afghanistan War.
(d) Desert Storm.

3. What is Captain Thanh's opinion of Lewis's presence in Vietnam?
(a) Lewis is a savior to the Vietnamese people.
(b) All Americans are evil.
(c) Lewis is powerless to affect the Vietnamese destiny.
(d) Americans are busybodies and should mind their own business.

4. What difficulties do Lewis and his sister have to adapt to when they move to Saluda, Virginia?
(a) The sudden changes in climate.
(b) Chesty's long absences.
(c) The lack of children their own ages.
(d) The responsibility of household chores.

5. Why do Lieutenant Doan's men complain to Lewis in Chapter 4?
(a) Their patrols are more dangerous.
(b) They are not being treated fairly.
(c) Lewis' men are loud and obnoxious.
(d) Lewis's men have desecrated an enemy corpse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1952, what does Lewis observe in the base pool that he finds fascinating?

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

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

4. What bad habit does Lewis resume soon after arriving in Vietnam?

5. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?

(see the answer key)

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