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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Lewis's platoon given vehicular transportation to Marble Mountain?
(a) It is over two days march away.
(b) The walking path is littered with land mines.
(c) The platoon is part of a parade.
(d) As a reward for killing ten enemy soldiers the previous evening.

3. In Chapter 1, why is Lewis sometimes beaten up by other boys living on base?
(a) They are jealous of his privileged life.
(b) Lewis often brags about his father's accomplishments.
(c) Lewis is smaller than all the other boys.
(d) Lewis taunts the other boys to provoke a fight.

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

5. Why does Lewis visit Camp David in Chapter 7?
(a) To help with President Ford's re-election campaign.
(b) To help prepare a clemency report for the president.
(c) To help plan the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
(d) As part of President Ford's legal staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Captain Thanh's opinion of Lewis's presence in Vietnam?

2. Who is living with Martha in Chapter 2?

3. Which political figure gives Lewis a sizable contribution towards his campaign fund in Chapter 8?

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

5. What effect would the Navy Surgeon General's new policy have on the injured veterans?

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