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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lewis decide to do with the letter Dr. Sandzen shows him?
(a) Confront the navy surgeon general.
(b) Send a copy to the President of the United States.
(c) Send a copy to the Marine Corps Headquarters.
(d) Tear it up.

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

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

5. In Chapter 9, what does Lewis do for three days?
(a) Mope around the house.
(b) Lock himself away in his private office.
(c) Call supporters.
(d) Hide from friends and family.

6. In Chapter 6, how far can Lewis walk on his new artificial legs?
(a) Ten feet.
(b) Sixty yards.
(c) One mile.
(d) Sixty feet.

7. 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) The GI bill administration is late with his tuition payment.
(d) He needs more time to practice walking.

8. What effect does working with veterans have on Lewis in Chapter 8?
(a) He realizes that he is not alone in his fight to survive.
(b) He becomes depressed.
(c) He is energized because he feels needed.
(d) He decides that veterans need a veteran representative in government.

9. In Chapter 10, what is Lewis invited to do at a candlelight vigil?
(a) Read names of veterans on the Vietnam Memorial wall.
(b) Carry the American flag.
(c) Light the candle representing the MIA soliders in Vietnam.
(d) Lead a recitation of the pledge of allegiance.

10. Where does Lewis work in 1975?
(a) The Paralyzed Veterans of America.
(b) The Office of the General Counsel at the Department of Defense.
(c) The White House.
(d) The Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration.

11. 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) Retire those who are unable to return to duty.
(b) Return them to duty as soon as possible.
(c) Send them stateside.
(d) Administer life saving treatment only.

12. Who is Maggie?
(a) Lewis and Toddy's daughter.
(b) Martha's daughter.
(c) Virginia's daughter.
(d) Toddy's best friend.

13. Who is Dennis Lieberson?
(a) The Speaker of the House in 1976.
(b) Paul Trible's running mate.
(c) The Chief Lawyer to the White House in 1976.
(d) Lewis's campaign manager.

14. How much money is Lewis able to raise to cover his campaign debts?
(a) $100,000.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $15,000.
(d) $25,000.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Lewis's friends disturbed by his behavior in Chapter 9?

2. Why does Lewis feel ill at the beginning of Chapter 9?

3. How does Lewis view the Vietnam conflict?

4. Who receives the Medal of Honor from President Nixon in Chapter 6?

5. How much debt is Lewis responsible for after the election?

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