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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. How does John Zier die?
(a) He is shot at a protest rally in Washington D.C.
(b) From a heart attack.
(c) He commits suicide.
(d) From cancer.

2. Why is Lewis sad in Chapter 9?
(a) His last leg surgery was a failure.
(b) His father died.
(c) His last hand surgery was a failure.
(d) He lost the election.

3. What affect does Lewis's war record have on his campaign?
(a) He finds great support among middle class Americans.
(b) He finds people respect his opinion.
(c) It is both an asset and a liability.
(d) He is ignored by most senior members of Congress.

4. In Chapter 9, what event had made Lewis feel uncomfortable and awkward the previous evening?
(a) His mother's comments on his relationship with Toddy.
(b) His post-election party.
(c) The toast in his honor.
(d) A teaching demonstration about his infirmity.

5. Why do people call Lewis in Chapter 9?
(a) To offer their financial support for his new campaign.
(b) To ask his advice on legal matters.
(c) To offer him anecdotes for his book.
(d) To offer their consolations on his loss.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what is Lewis invited to do at a candlelight vigil?

2. In the letter Dr. Sandzen shows Lewis, what does the Navy Surgeon General advise his subordinate commands to do to all active-duty injured veterans?

3. Who is Jan Scruggs?

4. Why does Lewis visit Camp David in Chapter 7?

5. What are Lewis's plans for the future in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Vietnam Veterans Memorial affect Lewis' recovery?

2. How does Lewis's work with Charles S. Robb affect his motivation?

3. Why does Lewis delay his entry into law school?

4. Why are Lewis's friends surprised by his choice of actions after the election?

5. How does Lewis prepare to re-enter civilian life?

6. How does Lewis's stay in the psychiatric unit at Bethesda Naval Hospital and the Psychiatric Institute of Washington affect his character?

7. How does President Ford provide Lewis with a purpose?

8. What problems does Lewis encounter with local newspapers during his election campaign?

9. Why does Lewis begin to lose faith in America's leaders?

10. Why does Lewis have problems with his co-workers at the Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration?

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