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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, from what conflict or war had Lewis's father just returned?
(a) The Afghanistan War.
(b) World War II.
(c) The Korean conflict.
(d) The Vietnam War.

2. What local ware does Lewis prohibit his men from purchasing at the Tu Cau Bridge?
(a) Party girls.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Local food.
(d) Marijuana.

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

4. In Chapter 2, where does Virginia's husband serve during the war?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Korea.
(c) Afghanistan.
(d) Germany.

5. Who is Commander Shaughnessey?
(a) The doctor in charge of Lewis's hand surgery.
(b) The nurse who bathes Lewis's wounds.
(c) The hospital corpsman who encourages and assists Lewis.
(d) Lewis's physical therapist.

6. What does Eddie make?
(a) Beautiful hand blown glassware.
(b) Art from discarded weaponry.
(c) Custom-made artificial legs.
(d) Hand rolled cigarettes.

7. In 1952, why does Lewis's father become wary about letting his son mix with the troops on base?
(a) Lewis develops a habit of cursing.
(b) Lewis learns to like the taste of alcohol.
(c) Lewis has a fascination with weapons.
(d) Lewis hears gruesome stories of war.

8. What does Lewis see his father do for the first time the day he leaves home for war?
(a) Salute him.
(b) Cry.
(c) Walk away.
(d) Embrace Toddy.

9. In what branch of the armed forces does Lewis's father serve?
(a) The Army.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The Marines.
(d) The Air Force.

10. How does Lewis lose his legs?
(a) He is shot in the back while trying to escape an ambush.
(b) He steps on a booby trap while rescuing Sergeant Leslie.
(c) He falls on a grenade to protect his platoon.
(d) He steps on a booby trap while running for safety.

11. Who is the first visitor to see Lewis after his injury?
(a) Toddy.
(b) Captain Woods.
(c) Phil Leslie.
(d) Lewis's father.

12. What does Lewis prevent his troops from doing to an enemy corpse in Chapter 3?
(a) Hanging it in a tree branch.
(b) Decorating it with beer cans.
(c) Throwing it in the river for the crocodiles.
(d) Urinating on it.

13. Which solider in Lewis' platoon excels at walking point on patrols?
(a) Corporal Watson.
(b) Cowboy.
(c) Corporal Hitch.
(d) Ski.

14. What bad habit does Lewis resume soon after arriving in Vietnam?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Cursing.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Philandering.

15. Why is Corporal Hitch assigned to Lewis' platoon?
(a) He admires Chesty Puller.
(b) He requested Lewis' platoon.
(c) He is being punished with combat duty.
(d) Lewis is "green" and could use his help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lewis give Toddy when she visited him in the hospital?

2. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?

3. What prevents Lewis from asking Toddy for a divorce?

4. Why does Lewis become angry with the villagers his platoon is supposed to protect?

5. How does Sergeant Sorg assist Lewis during his military training?

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