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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What issue divides Lewis and his father's protégé, General Walt?
(a) Clemency.
(b) Partisan politics.
(c) Cambodia.
(d) The occupation of Laos.

2. 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 see him honor the family name by succeeding in a military career.
(d) To do his best in whatever field suits Louis.

3. Who takes care of Chesty after his massive stroke in Chapter 7?
(a) Toddy.
(b) Lewis's mother.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Martha.

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

5. Why does Dr. Sandzen decide to graft the two digits?
(a) Lewis needs his hands more than his feet.
(b) A working hand would classify Lewis as "active duty."
(c) Both are already useless.
(d) Lewis is right handed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What similarities does Lewis see between himself and the Soviet veterans?

2. Which president does Lewis meet in Chapter 8?

3. Why does Walter Cronkite report Lewis's injury on the evening news?

4. What does the platoon discover one morning after camping on the sides of two hills in a V-shaped draw?

5. Why doesn't Lewis like Lieutenant Doan?

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