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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. In Chapter 6, what occurs at Kent State University?
(a) Students organize a music festival protesting the war.
(b) Student protesters are beaten by the Ohio National Guard.
(c) Student protesters are shot by the Ohio National Guard.
(d) Teachers and students strike to protest the war.

2. Why does a group of Vietnam veterans gather in Washington D.C. in April of 1971?
(a) To plan the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
(b) To symbolically dispose of their hard-won combat medals.
(c) To protest the war by burning American flags.
(d) To attend Woodstock.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dr. Sandzen decide to graft the two digits?

2. In Chapter 9, what does Lewis do for three days?

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

4. In Chapter 6, which tragic event reinforces Lewis's lack of faith in the country's leaders?

5. In Chapter 10, what is Lewis invited to do at a candlelight vigil?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lewis's election campaign affect his relationship with his family?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Lewis dislike Paul Trible?

10. How does Chesty's death affect Lewis?

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