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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 eventually interviews Kovic?

2. Who helped to push Kovic's wheelchair?

3. Eddie Dugan had what part of his body replaced with plastic?

4. What is the name of Kovic's favorite bar?

5. Kovic describes the cross country group as being a/an:

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kovic react to getting his own apartment? Where was it located?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Kovic eventually deduce about his relationship with Helen?

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

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

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

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

What is The Medal for Conspicuous Service to the State of New York? Why was it awarded to Kovic? Who awarded the medal? Is there any special significance to the award? If so, what? Explain how Kovic felt about the medal and what he did with it after it was awarded. Would it be a symbol of pride or a reminder of the death and destruction?

Essay Topic 3

Do you think about the general was really indifferent to the situation or was attempting to be professional and appropriately sympathetic? Discuss how you might feel in the same situation. Examine it from both sides. Also examine military protocol regarding the visiting of soldiers and the meting out of commendations and awards during peace time and during war time. What changes?

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