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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 political scandal occurs in 1972?
(a) The Enron collapse
(b) The Plame affair.
(c) The Chappaquiddick incident.
(d) Watergate.

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

3. 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.

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

5. Why can't Lewis take the job offered by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee?
(a) Paul Trible vetoes Lewis' appointment to the committee.
(b) It would interfere with his new campaign.
(c) He promised Toddy he would not move again.
(d) Lewis cannot physically handle the demands of the job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does a group of Vietnam veterans gather in Washington D.C. in April of 1971?

2. In Chapter 7, why does Lewis delay his entry into law school?

3. Who takes care of Chesty after his massive stroke in Chapter 7?

4. How does Dr. Willet plan to improve Lewis's grip in his right hand?

5. Who is Dennis Lieberson?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does collegiate life affect Lewis' view of the Marine Corps?

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

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

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

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

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

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