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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. Kovic refers to Nixon as being a:
(a) Communist.
(b) Drug addict.
(c) Hypocrite.
(d) Liar.

2. What was the woman's name?
(a) Jody.
(b) Helen.
(c) Kelly.
(d) Hannah.

3. What does Kovic often touch in the morning?
(a) Medal.
(b) Uniform.
(c) Holy water.
(d) Feet.

4. What was lying on the ground in the village?
(a) Rice.
(b) Torches.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Dead children.

5. Which television station does the anchor work for?
(a) Fox.
(b) CBS.
(c) NBC.
(d) CNN.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes sure Kovic isn't seen on camera?

2. Kovic suddenly does not remember why he wanted to do what?

3. How long is Kovic on the air with the anchor?

4. What did Kovic receive after his speech?

5. To which state does Kovic move?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Kovic's foray into the anti-war movement.

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. Discuss how Kovic prepares for the Memorial Day Parade.

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

6. Discuss at least one of the things Kovic thought about on the way to the Republican National Convention.

7. Discuss Kovic's attempts to catch the attention of the media. Who was the target? Who responded?

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

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

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

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