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

2. To which city did the men drive?
(a) New York.
(b) Tampa.
(c) Dallas.
(d) Los Angeles.

3. Where is the group located?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) New York.

4. How did a cameraman refer to Kovic?
(a) Commie traitor.
(b) Scum of the earth.
(c) Inspiration.
(d) Hero.

5. Members of the crowd scream, "Stop the _____!"
(a) President.
(b) Bombing.
(c) Carnage.
(d) Madness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Kovic decide to go on a trip?

2. From which work did the celebrity read?

3. Kovic often saw protesters as being:

4. Kovic raced against which type of vehicle?

5. What city is host to the big convention?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Kovic when Spiro Agnew takes the stage at the rally?

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

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

4. Describe Kovic's choice to move to California. Who went with him?

5. Where does Kovic often go for entertainment? What did he do there?

6. What is Kovic's reaction to the number of people in attendance?

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

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

9. Describe the incident when Kovic got incredibly drunk.

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

(see the answer keys)

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