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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. Who picks up Kovic at the airport?
(a) Rahilio.
(b) Chin.
(c) Hernandez.
(d) Wilkerson.

2. How did Kovic and friends feel after the rally?
(a) Proud.
(b) Fruitless.
(c) Exhausted.
(d) Ashamed.

3. What state was home to the now deceased Corporal referred to by Kovic?
(a) Iowa.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Florida.

4. Kovic moved in with who?
(a) Kenny.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Sam.
(d) Helen.

5. Which bone in Kovic's body breaks?
(a) Hip.
(b) Ankle.
(c) Thigh.
(d) Finger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kovic was often pushed aside by which group?

2. What was the name of the cousin's husband?

3. People at the event denounced which country?

4. Eddie Dugan had what part of his body replaced with plastic?

5. Where is the group located?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the readings at the rally and how the crowd reacted to the speakers.

2. Explain Kovic's interaction with police when he is arrested at Nixon's campaign headquarters.

3. How do the people react to the arrival of Nixon? How is the crowd's reaction different from Kovic's reaction?

4. Describe the incident when Kovic got incredibly drunk.

5. Discuss Kovic's arrival in Miami, on the way to the convention. How did the crowd react to Kovic's arrival?

6. Briefly describe the conversations at the parade about other veterans.

7. What was the one story that Kovic was unwilling to share with the crowds?

8. Discuss how Kovic prepares for the Memorial Day Parade.

9. What is Kovic's opinion on the people that started the Vietnam War?

10. Explain Kovic's choice of vacation spot. Why that spot? How was it related to his injuries?

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