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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 eventually interviews Kovic?
(a) Mudd.
(b) Couric.
(c) Lauer.
(d) Walters.

2. What was the name of the place Kovic went on vacation?
(a) Village of the Sun.
(b) The Pyramid of the Magician.
(c) Fountain of Youth.
(d) Machu Pichu.

3. What topic does Kovic address in his speech?
(a) Conditions of war.
(b) Government intervention.
(c) VA hospital.
(d) His wounds.

4. What group did Kovic join?
(a) American Legion.
(b) KKK.
(c) VA.
(d) VVAW.

5. What was the name of Kovic's cousin?
(a) Lisa.
(b) Ginny.
(c) Evelyn.
(d) Andie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did a cameraman refer to Kovic?

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

3. Where does Kovic meet a woman?

4. Which television station does the anchor work for?

5. What instruments were being played at the event?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What memory does Kovic share with his mother upon his return home to New York to visit?

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. Describe the incident when Kovic got incredibly drunk.

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

8. Discuss the speech portion of the parade and how it affected Kovic.

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

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

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