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

2. Who eventually interviews Kovic?

3. What did Kovic read to the crowd?

4. People thank Kovic for what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was a typical daily ritual for Kovic in regards to religion?

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

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

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

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

8. Who is the woman Kovic meets at a rally? How does the relationship develop between them?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the current presidential administration and its approach to war with the Nixon administration. What was the biggest difference? Is/was one administration more effective? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Write a short story from a point of view similar to Kovic's while using a modern setting. How does your story differ? Why did you choose that particular setting? What about your story was similar to Kovic's tale? What was the part that provided the most contrast? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Kovic's reaction to being born on the Fourth of July. First as a child, then as a teenager and young adult, and in the service, before and after he was wounded. How do you think Kovic feels about it now? Do you think that writing the book helped or hindered Kovic's cause? Explain.

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