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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. How does Lewis's body react to the surgery on his right hand?
(a) His thumb darkens and the graft dies.
(b) The graft takes, but his body develops an internal infection.
(c) His graft takes and he is able to write.
(d) He develops a high fever for three days.

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

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

4. What does Lewis do for Tom Downing in Chapter 7?
(a) Teach him how to walk on artifical legs.
(b) Organize a protest rally.
(c) Testify for him in court.
(d) Work on his re-election campaign.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lewis have difficulty with the local newspaper?

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

3. In Chapter 6, what occurs at Kent State University?

4. What happens to Toddy in Chapter 7?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lewis's stay in the psychiatric unit at Bethesda Naval Hospital and the Psychiatric Institute of Washington affect his character?

3. How does Lewis prepare to re-enter civilian life?

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

5. How does Chesty's death affect Lewis?

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

7. Describe the operation Dr. Sandzen attempts on Lewis's right hand.

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

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

10. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

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