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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Riviera?
(a) The resort area for troops in Vietnam.
(b) An expensive hotel in Las Vegas.
(c) A costal area between Italy and France.
(d) The most dangerous patrol area near Camp 413.

2. What war is America fighting in 1967?
(a) The Vietnam War.
(b) Afghanistan War.
(c) Desert Storm.
(d) The Korean War.

3. Who is living with Martha in Chapter 2?
(a) Lewis.
(b) Toddy.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Chesty.

4. Who is Paul Barents?
(a) The hospital corpsman who encourages and assists Lewis.
(b) Lewis's physical therapist.
(c) A double leg amputee and Lewis' roommate in the SOQ.
(d) The doctor in charge of Lewis' hand surgery.

5. In Chapter 2, what waiver is Lewis granted?
(a) An educational waiver.
(b) A vision waiver.
(c) A draft waiver.
(d) A handicapped waiver.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, from what conflict or war had Lewis's father just returned?

2. In 1952, why does Lewis's father become wary about letting his son mix with the troops on base?

3. What amazes Lewis about Bob Kerrey?

4. Which soldier is elevated to acting platoon sergeant when Sergeant Leslie is injured?

5. Why do Lieutenant Doan's men complain to Lewis in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Toddy's pregnancy affect Lewis's life?

2. What does Lewis allow his men to do to an enemy corpse in Chapter 4?

3. How does Lewis lose his legs?

4. How does Lewis's college life contrast with his experiences in Officer Candidate School?

5. What are Lewis's "stubbies"?

6. What does Lewis learn he must live up to at an early age?

7. Why is Lewis's predecessor in Vietnam relieved of duty?

8. What lessons does Lewis learn from his father as a young boy?

9. How does Chesty's fame and position affect Lewis's experiences at Officer Candidate School?

10. How does Lewis's move to an apartment affect his recovery?

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