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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. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?
(a) Trible was accused of extortion two years previous.
(b) Trible lobbies to send troops to Cambodia.
(c) He thinks Trible is a hypocrite.
(d) Trible is Tom Downing's opponent.

2. Which member of the platoon joins Lewis and Toddy for drinks at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Phil Leslie.
(b) John Zier.
(c) Bob Kerrey.
(d) Ken Shelleman.

3. Who is Lewpy?
(a) Lewis's firstborn son.
(b) The nurse who bathes Lewis' wounds.
(c) The hospital corpsman who encourages and assists Lewis.
(d) Lewis's physical therapist.

4. Why does Lewis take a six week leave of absence from work in Chapter 8?
(a) To undergo another surgery to strengthen his hands.
(b) To work on Charles S. Robb's campaign.
(c) To undergo another surgery to strengthen his legs.
(d) To work on Tom Downing's Presidiantial campaign.

5. After leaving the hospital for the last time, what does Lewis decide to do as a civilian?
(a) Run in the Special Olympics.
(b) Let his hair grow long.
(c) Go to law school.
(d) Lobby to end the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technological advance does Lewis's second pair of artificial legs contain?

2. Which solider in Lewis' platoon excels at walking point on patrols?

3. Who is Maggie?

4. Who is Staff Sergeant Brown?

5. In Chapter 6, what occurs at Kent State University?

(see the answer key)

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