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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After leaving the hospital for the last time, what does Lewis decide to do as a civilian?
(a) Go to law school.
(b) Let his hair grow long.
(c) Run in the Special Olympics.
(d) Lobby to end the war.

4. In Chapter 9, how does Teddy motivate Lewis?
(a) By forcing him to go to the grocery store with her.
(b) By returning home.
(c) By agreeing to attend counseling sessions.
(d) By giving him a kiss.

5. What issue divides Lewis and his father's protégé, General Walt?
(a) The occupation of Laos.
(b) Partisan politics.
(c) Cambodia.
(d) Clemency.

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

7. What news does Lewis receive from Virginia in Chapter 6?
(a) Her husband died in Laos.
(b) Chester died of a heart attack.
(c) She is expecting another baby.
(d) His father had another stroke.

8. Where had Lewis worked as an intern in Law school?
(a) The Paralyzed Veterans of America.
(b) The Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration.
(c) The White House.
(d) The Office of the General Counsel at the Department of Defense.

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

10. Why do people call Lewis in Chapter 9?
(a) To ask his advice on legal matters.
(b) To offer him anecdotes for his book.
(c) To offer their consolations on his loss.
(d) To offer their financial support for his new campaign.

11. Who is Lt. Bill Smithers?
(a) The doctor in charge of Lewis' hand surgery.
(b) Commander Shaughnessey's replacement.
(c) The hospital corpsman who encourages and assists Lewis.
(d) Lewis' firstborn son.

12. What bothers Lewis about being in public after the election?
(a) He no longer likes the attention he gets from strangers.
(b) He dislikes the constant attention from strangers.
(c) He feels ignored.
(d) He feels he can no longer make a difference.

13. 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.

14. What happens to Chesty in October of 1971?
(a) He dies.
(b) He is shot at a protest rally in Washington D.C.
(c) He has a heart attack.
(d) He is in an automobile accident.

15. Where does Lewis eventually find employment in Chapter 10?
(a) The Paralyzed Veterans of America.
(b) The Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration.
(c) A local law firm.
(d) The Office of the General Counsel at the Department of Defense.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dennis Lieberson?

2. Why can't Lewis take the job offered by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee?

3. Where does Lewis work in 1975?

4. What technological advance does Lewis's second pair of artificial legs contain?

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

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