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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lt. Calley on trial in Chapter 7?
(a) For shooting his commanding officer.
(b) For the murder of a Vietcong general.
(c) For going A.W.O.L. in Laos.
(d) For committing atrocities against civilians in Vietnam.

2. 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 Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration.
(d) The White House.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lewis have some difficulty with his co-workers in Chapter 8?

2. What effect would the Navy Surgeon General's new policy have on the injured veterans?

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?

4. How does the general public react to the return of the Vietnam Veterans in 1970?

5. What effect does working with veterans have on Lewis in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

2. How does Chesty's second stroke affect his life?

3. How does the ability to drive a car affect Lewis's self esteem?

4. Why are Lewis's friends surprised by his choice of actions after the election?

5. How does Lewis's drinking affect his work and family life?

6. How does Lewis cope with the loss of the election?

7. How does Lewis's work with the Paralyzed Veterans of America affect his motivation?

8. Why does Lewis have problems with his co-workers at the Office of General Counsel of the Veterans Administration?

9. How does Chesty's death affect Lewis?

10. What problems does Lewis encounter with local newspapers during his election campaign?

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