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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Phil Leslie?

2. Why is the platoon's mission into the DMZ compromised?

3. How does Lewis earn his first Purple Heart medal?

4. In Chapter 2, what waiver is Lewis granted?

5. What type of school is Lewis accepted at after graduating from college?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does a local village take advantage of Lewis and his officers in Chapter 3?

2. What is Captain Thanh's view of Lewis's presence in Vietnam?

3. Describe Dr. Cabot's treatment of Lewis.

4. Why does the platoon bury their garbage?

5. How does the experience of combat affect Lewis' relationship with his father?

6. How does Lewis suffer as a young boy due to his father's fame and position?

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

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

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

10. How does duty at the Tu Cau Bridge differ from other patrols in Vietnam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the importance of Lewis's meeting with the Soviet veterans. What internal conflicts does each party struggle with and how are those conflicts resolved? How do the two groups provide each other with a sense of closure and healing?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Lewis's relationship with his father. How does Lewis's perception of this father change throughout the years? What impact does the loss of his father have on Lewis's life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Paul Barent's influence on Lewis's life. How does his presence affect Lewis's recovery? What support does he offer during and after his stay in the hospital? How might Lewis's life have been different if Paul had not been Lewis's roommate?

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