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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what event had made Lewis feel uncomfortable and awkward the previous evening?
(a) The toast in his honor.
(b) His mother's comments on his relationship with Toddy.
(c) His post-election party.
(d) A teaching demonstration about his infirmity.

2. In Chapter 1, how does Lewis blacken his eye?
(a) From the ricochet of a bb pellet.
(b) By falling off his bike.
(c) By falling out of a deer stand.
(d) From the recoil of a .45-caliber pistol.

3. How does Lewis's body react to the surgery on his right hand?
(a) The graft takes, but his body develops an internal infection.
(b) He develops a high fever for three days.
(c) His thumb darkens and the graft dies.
(d) His graft takes and he is able to write.

4. Who receives the Medal of Honor from President Nixon in Chapter 6?
(a) Ken Shelleman.
(b) Phil Leslie.
(c) Bob Kerrey.
(d) John Zier.

5. In Chapter 7, how does Lewis dress to fit in on campus?
(a) Corduroy pants and a sweater vest.
(b) A suit and tie.
(c) Blue jeans and a mock turtleneck.
(d) Long hair and granny glasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lt. Bill Smithers?

2. In Chapter 6, which tragic event reinforces Lewis's lack of faith in the country's leaders?

3. Why is Lt. Calley on trial in Chapter 7?

4. What bothers Lewis about being in public after the election?

5. What war is America fighting in 1967?

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