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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lewis take a six week leave of absence from work in Chapter 8?
(a) To undergo another surgery to strengthen his legs.
(b) To work on Charles S. Robb's campaign.
(c) To work on Tom Downing's Presidiantial campaign.
(d) To undergo another surgery to strengthen his hands.

2. What similarities does Lewis see between himself and the Soviet veterans?
(a) Both have fought in meaningless wars for ungrateful countries.
(b) They are all disabled veterans.
(c) They are all good men who fought for bad causes.
(d) They are all husbands, fathers and grandfathers.

3. What do Lewis's classmates encourage him to do in Chapter 7?
(a) Write a book of his experiences.
(b) Avenge John's death.
(c) Run for class office.
(d) Return to Vietnam to face his fears.

4. Who is living with Martha in Chapter 2?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Toddy.
(c) Chesty.
(d) Lewis.

5. Where do Toddy and Lewis decide to go at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Florida.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Hawaii.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jan Scruggs?

2. Where does Lewis meet the Soviet veterans?

3. What does Lewis decide to do before entering military service?

4. What does Lewis wear at the dinner reception for the Soviets?

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

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