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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. 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.

2. How does John Zier die?
(a) He commits suicide.
(b) From cancer.
(c) He is shot at a protest rally in Washington D.C.
(d) From a heart attack.

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

4. Who is Jan Scruggs?
(a) Lewis's nurse in the psychiatric ward.
(b) Lewis' campaign manager.
(c) The founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
(d) Toddy's best friend.

5. In what state is Lewis running for office?
(a) Washington.
(b) Virginia.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Georgia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers Lewis about being in public after the election?

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

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

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

5. Who is Lt. Bill Smithers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

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

5. What is in the letter Dr. Sandzen shows Lewis?

6. Why does Lewis delay his entry into law school?

7. How does Lewis handle his campaign debt?

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

9. Describe the operation Dr. Willet attempts on Lewis's right hand.

10. Why does Lewis begin to lose faith in America's leaders?

(see the answer keys)

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