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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. How does Lewis use his knowledge of military strategy in civilian life?

2. Why is Lt. Calley on trial in Chapter 7?

3. What does Lewis do for the first time in November of 1972?

4. In Chapter 10, how does Lewis raise money to cover his campaign debts?

5. How does Lewis view the Vietnam conflict?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lewis's drinking affect his work and family life?

2. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

3. How does Lewis cope with the loss of the election?

4. How does Chesty's second stroke affect his life?

5. How does Lewis's work with the Paralyzed Veterans of America affect his motivation?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the operation Dr. Willet attempts on Lewis's right hand.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Lewis prepare for the transition to civilian life? What hopes does he have for his future? What factors influence his decision to go to law school and why does he decide to delay his entry? How does Lewis learn to cope with the difficulties he encounters in the civilian world?

Essay Topic 2

What sacrifices does Lewis make in the Vietnam War? What factors influence the difficult decisions he makes before and leading up to his injury? How do others perceive his service in Vietnam and how do their perceptions affect Lewis's character?

Essay Topic 3

How do Lewis and his platoon cope with the stress of war while in Vietnam? Why are their patrols rotated so often? What coping mechanisms does Lewis develop that he wishes he could have avoided?

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