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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. Where does Toddy plan to live while Lewis is fighting in the war?
(a) In base housing.
(b) With her parents.
(c) With Martha.
(d) With Virginia.

2. What is Marble Mountain?
(a) One of the most dangerous patrol areas in Vietnam.
(b) A patrol area where the platoons were sent to relax.
(c) A Vietcong camp.
(d) The capitol city of Vietnam.

3. In Chapter 3, what does Lewis ask Toddy to send him?
(a) Canned food.
(b) A water poncho.
(c) A photograph.
(d) Paper and pens.

4. In Chapter 1, what desire does Lewis' father have for his son?
(a) To finish college and attend law school.
(b) To become a four star General.
(c) To do his best in whatever field suits Louis.
(d) To see him honor the family name by succeeding in a military career.

5. What college does Lewis attend?
(a) Harvard.
(b) George Washinton University.
(c) William and Mary.
(d) Princeton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What difficulties do Lewis and his sister have to adapt to when they move to Saluda, Virginia?

2. Where is Camp 413 located?

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

4. To what base is Lewis's father transferred in 1954?

5. At what point in his life does the author begin telling his story?

(see the answer key)

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