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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, why does Lewis delay his entry into law school?
(a) To spend more time with his family.
(b) To adjust to life outside the hospital.
(c) He needs more time to practice walking.
(d) The GI bill administration is late with his tuition payment.

2. How does John Zier die?
(a) He commits suicide.
(b) From a heart attack.
(c) He is shot at a protest rally in Washington D.C.
(d) From cancer.

3. In the letter Dr. Sandzen shows Lewis, what does the Navy Surgeon General advise his subordinate commands to do to all active-duty injured veterans?
(a) Send them stateside.
(b) Return them to duty as soon as possible.
(c) Administer life saving treatment only.
(d) Retire those who are unable to return to duty.

4. Why does a group of Vietnam veterans gather in Washington D.C. in April of 1971?
(a) To protest the war by burning American flags.
(b) To attend Woodstock.
(c) To plan the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
(d) To symbolically dispose of their hard-won combat medals.

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

6. What device does Lewis lobby for using the local newspaper and the local American Legion post?
(a) A computer.
(b) Hand controls for his car.
(c) A cellular phone.
(d) A remote controlled wheelchair.

7. Who is Paul Trible?
(a) Tom Downing's opponent in the Presidential race.
(b) The Chief Lawyer to the White House in 1976.
(c) The Republican who wins Tom Downing's seat in Congress.
(d) The Speaker of the House in 1976.

8. What affect does Lewis's war record have on his campaign?
(a) He finds people respect his opinion.
(b) It is both an asset and a liability.
(c) He is ignored by most senior members of Congress.
(d) He finds great support among middle class Americans.

9. Which political figure gives Lewis a sizable contribution towards his campaign fund in Chapter 8?
(a) House Majority Leader Jim Wright.
(b) President Ronald Regan.
(c) President Jimmy Carter.
(d) Vice President Mondale Lewis.

10. What digit does Dr. Sandzen hope to graft into the end of Lewis' right thumb?
(a) His pinky toe.
(b) His big toe.
(c) His pinky finger.
(d) The tip of his index finger.

11. How does the general public react to the return of the Vietnam Veterans in 1970?
(a) The veterans are pitied by most Americans.
(b) Americans welcome home the veterans with parades.
(c) The veterans are reviled by most people in America.
(d) No one greets the veterans when they arrive home.

12. Why are Lewis's friends disturbed by his behavior in Chapter 9?
(a) They are surprised he is giving up on politics.
(b) They think he is drinking too heavily.
(c) They feel he should attempt to reconcile with Toddy.
(d) They think he should take more time to grieve.

13. In Chapter 9, after Lewis begins to feel better, what does he do?
(a) Begin writing his book.
(b) Decide to plan his next election campaign.
(c) Think of life beyond the election.
(d) Telephone Toddy.

14. How does Lewis use his knowledge of military strategy in civilian life?
(a) To create a stategy for outwitting the local newspaper media.
(b) To plan routes around public buildings.
(c) To create a strategy for his election campaign.
(d) To lobby for handicapped access in public buildings.

15. Why does Lewis have difficulty with the local newspaper?
(a) The media still views Lewis as a "baby killer" Veitnam veteran.
(b) The editor's niece had gone to school with his opponent's wife.
(c) The owner is Paul Trible's nephew.
(d) The editor is a liberal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lewis's body react to the surgery on his right hand?

2. What are Lewis's plans for the future in Chapter 9?

3. What do Lewis's classmates encourage him to do in Chapter 7?

4. How much money is Lewis able to raise to cover his campaign debts?

5. Why does Lewis visit Camp David in Chapter 7?

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