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

2. In Chapter 10, how does Lewis raise money to cover his campaign debts?
(a) Appeals to Congress.
(b) Writes a letter to supporters asking for donations.
(c) By selling a house and some family property.
(d) Through a grassroots fundraising campaign.

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

4. Which political party does Lewis associate himself with?
(a) Republican.
(b) Independent.
(c) Libertarian.
(d) Democratic.

5. 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 Charles S. Robb's campaign.
(c) To undergo another surgery to strengthen his legs.
(d) To work on Tom Downing's Presidiantial campaign.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what event had made Lewis feel uncomfortable and awkward the previous evening?

2. Where does Lewis eventually find employment in Chapter 10?

3. What bad habit does Lewis pick up in Chapter 10?

4. Who is Dennis Lieberson?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lewis's work with Charles S. Robb affect his motivation?

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

3. How does Toddy help Lewis cope with the loss of the election?

4. How does President Ford provide Lewis with a purpose?

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

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

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

8. How does the Vietnam Veterans Memorial affect Lewis' recovery?

9. How does the symbolic disposal of medals by some veterans in 1971 affect Lewis?

10. How does Lewis handle his campaign debt?

(see the answer keys)

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