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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Maggie?
(a) Toddy's best friend.
(b) Lewis and Toddy's daughter.
(c) Martha's daughter.
(d) Virginia's daughter.

2. How does Dr. Willet plan to improve Lewis's grip in his right hand?
(a) With a synthetic tissue graft.
(b) By splitting the tissue between Lewis' thumb and forefinger.
(c) By grafting the tip of his pinky to his thumb.
(d) By grafting cadaver tissue onto Lewis' hand.

3. Why do people call Lewis in Chapter 9?
(a) To offer their consolations on his loss.
(b) To offer their financial support for his new campaign.
(c) To offer him anecdotes for his book.
(d) To ask his advice on legal matters.

4. Why is the platoon's mission into the DMZ compromised?
(a) Corporal Watson steps on a land mine.
(b) Lewis loses radio contact with Captain Woods.
(c) There is a delay due to Corporal Hitch's heat exhaustion.
(d) A forbidden campfire alerts the Vietcong to the platoon's position.

5. How does Lewis use his knowledge of military strategy in civilian life?
(a) To plan routes around public buildings.
(b) To lobby for handicapped access in public buildings.
(c) To create a strategy for his election campaign.
(d) To create a stategy for outwitting the local newspaper media.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what honor is Bob Kerrey nominated in Chapter 5?

2. Why does Lewis visit Camp David in Chapter 7?

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

4. Who is living with Martha in Chapter 2?

5. Why does Lewis write long letters to his father while on duty at the Tu Cau Bridge?

(see the answer key)

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